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Amy Heckerling ready to jump into vampire genre with 'Vamps'

2009-11-08T00:26:24Z

Krysten Ritter ("Breaking Bad," "Confessions of a Shopaholic") may be the latest actress to jump on "all things vampire," according to Screen Daily.

Ritter will be making that leap with "teen rite of passage" writer/director Amy Heckerling, in a romantic comedy called "Vamps."

The film is reportedly a modern-day tale of two young female vampires living the good life in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality. Ritter plays one of the vamps, but no word on the other female lead.

Is it just us, but can you hardly wait? It's been a while since we got a Heckerling fix that will add more pop into the pop culture lexicon.

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VIDEO: Steve Carell in 'Despicable Me'

2009-11-07T23:51:33Z

Meet Gru and Vector, the world's greatest villains, or so they think.

"Despicable Me," the upcoming 3D CGI-animated comedy from Universal Pictures, features comedic voices from the likes of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Danny McBride, Jack McBrayer, Mindy Kaling, Jemaine Clement and Julie Andrews.

The flick, set for a July 2010 release, is the latest project from "Ice Age" executive producer Chris Meledandri. Check out the trailer:

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Read our lips: Britney Spears fans walk out of concert

2009-11-07T23:30:00Z

Britney Spears had fans walk out on her Australian concert Friday night (Nov. 6) due to the "crappiness" of her performance, according to RadarOnline.

Three songs into her show, hundreds of fans reportedly left in anger over her lack of singing -- a.k.a. lip-syncing -- skills.

"We are really big Britney fans, but it was crap," Josh Blee told local reporters. "She has let us down. Added Amanda Hawlet, who drove two hours to Perth's Burswood Dome, "I want my money back or I want her to sing properly. It cost me half a week's wage ... it was a waste."

Concert-goers paid between $182 and $1,370 to see Spears.

The Australian government is considering making Spears reveal which songs she will not perform live for future shows.

Is Britney the biggest culprit of lip-syncing? If not, who is?

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VIDEO: Kris Allen's 'Live Like We're Dying' music video

2009-11-07T20:43:00Z

It's been a couple of months since Kris Allen, "American Idol" winner (yes, Virginia, he did actually win. Not Adam Lambert.) debuted his song "Live Like We're Dying."

Now we get a chance to see the music put to video. Maybe it's just us, but it totally captures that digital-clock-in-the-desert-with-a-warehouse vibe.

See what we mean ...

"Live like We're Dying" is Allen's first single off his untitled-debut album, which hits stores on Tuesday, Nov. 12. But we can expect 12 more tracks:

1. "Before We Come Undone"

2. "Can't Stay Away"

3. "The Truth"

4. "Written All Over My Face"

5. "Bring It Back"

6. "Red Guitar"

7. "Is It Over"

8. "Let It Rain"

9. "Alright With Me"

10. "Lifetime"

11. "I Need To Know"

12. "Heartless"

What do you think of the finished product?

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VIDEO: Rihanna's '20/20' interview

2009-11-07T20:01:28Z

For the first time since the incident with Chris Brown, Rihanna opened up about her physical abuse at the hands of her former boyfriend this week. The Barbadian singer told Diane Sawyer on "20/20" Friday (Nov. 6) night that she walked away from the relationship to be a good role model for her fans.

"That's embarassing that that's the type of person that I fell in love with," she said in the "GMA" interview.

But in case you missed any of the details, see the videos here...

The interviews were aired right along with Chris Brown giving his side of the story to MTV, after which he released a statement in which he says the details of the incident with Rihanna should remain a private matter between the two of them.

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'Twilight: New Moon' details from Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson

2009-11-07T19:13:34Z

How much would you say Kristen Stewart has changed since she entered the "Twilight" world?

You can let the pics say 1,000 words or you can let her speak for herself. Thanks to Elizabeth Snead's The Dish Rag being in attendance at the "New Moon" L.A. junket on Friday, we learn Stewart has become less intimidated in speaking to the public. She also admits to the the romantic falsehoods about her and co-star Robert Pattinson.

"It's so obviously false to me, that even before I became a part of of it, once I was a part of that ... its like a ridiculous show ... like a soap opera," she said.

But don't take our word for it...

The junket also provided some other fun bits of information, like: how Robert Pattinson felt when he stripped off his shirt and stepped into the light in "New Moon."

"It was the closest moment I have really felt the emotional attachment to the character," he said. "Taking that one step into the light....That is the one moment since the first Comic-Con that I felt the whole weight of participation and responsibility as well. It was a good moment."

E! Online also has some fun odds and ends, including a sit-down with Team Jacob.

And RadarOnline gets some quirky trivia from the cast of "New Moon' during the mall tour. You'll have to listen for the answers very closely, though -- the girlish screams reach new decibel levels.

But perhaps Volturi member Michael Sheen provided the best comment when talking about his action-figure dolls. He admitted he loses his days with his "Lucien (from "Underworld") figure and my Aro figure. "We have tea parties. Then we fight," he said.

Gotta love "Twilight: New Moon." The film hits theaters Nov. 20.

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Susan Boyle set to perform on 'Dancing with the Stars'

2009-11-07T18:56:44Z

Just when you thought you had heard the Scottish sensation known as Susan Boyle for the first and last time on American television, the singer is set to take ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" stage next week, reports People.

Boyle made her U.S. debut singing a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses" during the finale of "America's Got Talent" in September.

Her brother, John tells the media, "she's excited and happy," to be coming back to the states to perform. "She loves America and loves the people," he says.

The 48-year-old songstress also has a new CD, "I Dreamed A Dream" coming out this month on Tuesday, Nov. 24.

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TV ratings: CBS takes ratings, '20/20' captures demos Friday

2009-11-07T16:45:06Z

Fast National ratings for Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The love for shows celebrating their 20th anniversary is not just reserved for "The Simpsons." Viewers put NBC's "Law & Order" ahead of CBS' paranormal lineup on Friday. CBS did tie with NBC and ABC a couple of times during the night, but the Eye prevailed in rating averages for the night, and matched ABC in demographics (thanks to Rihanna's interview).

"Numb3rs," "Medium," and "Ghost Whisperer" drew 7.8 million viewers and a 5.1 rating/9 share in households for CBS, while NBC took in almost 7 million viewers and a 4.5/8. Third place went to ABC (5.8 million, 3.9/7), followed by FOX (3.9 million, 2.6/4) and The CW (1.9 million, 1.3/2).

CBS and ABC tied among adults 18-49 with a 1,8 rating, beating out CBS' 1.6. FOX came in third in the key ad demographic with a 1.2, followed by The CW at 0.9.

Friday hour by hour:

8 p.m.

CBS: "Ghost Whisperer" (7.9 million viewers, 5.0/9 households)
NBC: "Law & Order" (7.9 million, 5.2/9)
ABC: "Supernanny" (4.7 million, 3.2/6)
FOX: "House" (3.9 million, 2.6/5)
The CW: "Smallville" (2.7 million, 1.7/3)

18-49 leader: "Ghost Whisperer"/"Law & Order" (1.8)

9 p.m.

NBC: "Law & Order" (8.4 million, 5.4/9)
CBS: "Medium" (7.5 million, 4.9/9)
ABC: "Ugly Betty" (4.7 million, 3.2/6)
FOX: "Bones" (4 million, 2.6/4)
The CW: "America's Next Top Model" (1.1 million, 0.8/1)

18-49 leader: "Law & Order" (1.9)

10 p.m.

ABC: "20/20" (8.1 million, 5.5/10)
CBS: "Numb3rs" (8 million, 5.2/10)
NBC: "The Jay Leno Show" (4.5 million, 3.1/6)

18-49 leader: "20/20" (2.7)

Ratings information includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change.

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Chris Brown says incident with Rihanna should remain 'private'

2009-11-07T06:20:52Z

Chris Brown has released a statement in which he says the details of the incident with Rihanna should remain a private matter between the two of them.

In a statement to MTV, Chris Brown said, "While I respect Rihanna's right to discuss the specific events of February 8, I maintain my position that all of the details should remain a private matter between us. I do appreciate her support and wish her the best."

"I am extremely sorry for what I did, and I accept accountability for my actions. At this point, I am taking the proper steps to learn about me and grow from my mistakes. I only hope that others in similar situations can learn from our experience as well. Abuse of any kind is always wrong. The rest I leave it to God."

Chris Brown also told MTV correspondent Sway there was nothing that could be said by his former girlfriend that would make him nervous.

Hmph. That's probably because she's already said everything that would make him nervous. Furthermore, while we realize Chris Brown has to attempt to rehab his image after beating his girlfriend all to hell, keeping the details of domestic abuse "private" or quiet or between the two parties involved is exactly NOT what victims should be doing. Domestic violence should be reported and we don't think Chris Brown's best move right now is to say that abuse is something that should remain "private."

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'Bruno' deleted scenes featuring La Toya Jackson

2009-11-07T03:26:23Z

The "Bruno" DVD is being released Nov. 17 but the La Toya Jackson deleted scenes are available right here.

In this scene, cut from the movie out of respect for Michael Jackson and his family, Sacha Baren Cohen's Bruno interviews La Toya Jackson while they eat sushi off a fat, naked man.

La Toya doesn't seem to be in on the joke. She tries to actually field the questions, even when Cohen asks her to pretend to be Michael or tries to find MJ's number on La Toya's cell phone. The scene is uncomfortable.

Really the only funny part of the deleted scene is the very beginning, where Bruno tries first to get Paula Abdul to eat the sushi off the naked man and she leaves.

We don't really see what including this on the DVD adds. Even though Michael Jackson died over 3 months ago, it still seems a bit morbid.

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'The Simpsons' scavenger hunt coming to FOX

2009-11-07T02:51:34Z

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Simpsons," a scavenger hunt is coming to primetime on FOX.

Starting Monday, Nov. 9 and running through Friday, Nov. 13, FOX's primetime lineups will feature veiled "Simpsons" shout-outs, tributes and clues. Viewers can find the clues and play online at the FOX website. Watch the video for details.

The grand prize winner will the Ultimate Simpsons Prize Package, which includes: a trip for 2 to Los Angeles to attend "The Simspons table read, a Home Entertainment System, "The Simpsons" DVDs and merchandise and tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood, home of "The Simpsons" ride.

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'The Rachel Zoe Project': Taylor Jacobson parts ways

2009-11-06T23:46:30Z

Taylor Jacobson will no longer take part in Rachel Zoe's projects.

After four years of working for the celebrity stylist, Jacobson confirmed in an email to contacts that she has left the company:

"After four amazing years at Rachel Zoe Corporation, I'm saddened and exhilarated at the same time to announce my departure. After much thought and consideration, I have decided to take the challenging leap to go off and style on my own."

Often seen battling with Zoe on her Bravo reality series "The Rachel Zoe Project," Jacobson has talked on-camera about moving on before, but that plan was seemingly put to rest when she got a promotion in the season 2 finale.

No word, as of yet, as to what exactly happened between that blessed event and today's developments, but People.com is reporting that Jacobson did not leave of her own free will, but was actually fired.

Any thoughts?

"TRZP" seems unlikely to survive without the drama that Jacobson brings, don't you think?

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Germans love (drunk) David Hasselhoff

2009-11-06T23:43:01Z

David Hasselhoff was a presenter at the Nov. 5 MTV Europe Music Awards and he was slightly inebriated. Video below.

The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards were held in Berlin, Germany, so naturally David Hasselhoff was tapped as a presenter because, well, you know the rest.

What followed was a drunken freedom battle-cry-thing that you should just watch for yourself.

We love how he assures us that he (David Hasselhoff, of "Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" fame) is not responsible for the Berlin wall coming down. Thanks for clearing that up, David. I guess I owe my high school History teacher $20.

Oh, The Hoff. Do you think we could get him to appear on "America's Got Talent" drunk? It sure would make recapping that show a lot more fun.

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'Glee' wants 'American Idol': Who else should hop on the 'Glee' train?

2009-11-06T23:20:43Z

Guest-starring on "Glee" is the new black. We've put together a wish list of guest stars we'd like to see them line up for the spring.

"Glee" star Lea Michele told MTV that she would love to get "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert to guest-star.

Michele compared working with him to "getting to work out at the gym with the best trainer in the world." We love Adam Lambert, so we fully support that cameo. But who else should drop by William McKinley High School?

Kristen Bell
We know the "Glee" kids are going to encounter other show choirs at sectionals and regionals. We think Kristen would make an excellent bitchy soloist from a rival high school. Did you hear her sing on "Veronica Mars?" If not, check it out below.

Amanda Seyfried
Speaking of "Veronica Mars," Amanda Seyfried played the young lead in "Mamma Mia" and did a respectable job on all those ABBA numbers. Since she's so good at playing bitchy, we're thinking Quinn Fabray's older sister.

Eddie Murphy
Hold on, let us explain. Eddie Murphy can sing. We are old enough to remember "Party all the Time" with Rick James (below, if you are unfamiliar). Plus lately he's been all about doing kid-friendly fare. We think he should guest-star as Mercedes' father and show off his vocal stylings.

Neil Patrick Harris
Before he gets over-exposed (is it already too late?), we want to see him on "Glee." We don't care what he does. He could appear as himself. He could drop by as Barney Stinson. He could sit at a computer and sing-type into his Doogie journal. We don't care. Just bring on the NPH.

Alyssa Milano
Did you know Alyssa Milano sings? We didn't either until we found these albums on Amazon. Apparently she's big in Japan. It's too bad they've already established Rachel Barry is an only child because talk about separated at birth.

What about you guys? Any guest-star dreams for "Glee?" And wouldn't Adam Lambert seriously be great? Make it happen, Lea Michele!

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A&E's 'Jacksons' series gets December debut

2009-11-06T21:48:15Z

A&E has fast-tracked its docu-series about Michael Jackson's brothers, setting a December premiere date.

"The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" will debut at 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Dec. 13. The six-episode series will follow Jackie, Marlon, Jermaine and Tito Jackson as they gear up for a Jackson Five reunion and mourn the loss of their brother Michael.

A&E had been working on a TV project with the brothers prior to Michael Jackson's death in June. The channel had filmed a pilot -- which focused on the reunion aspect -- before Michael's death and was planning to air it next year before proceeding with any additional episodes.

In late August, however, the cable channel decided to go ahead with the series, which will now obviously feature the brothers dealing with the loss of Michael and, as well as their relationships with one another and their work on a concert for the 40th anniversary of the Jackson Five.

"This deeply intimate portrait will provide viewers with a raw and honest look inside a musical dynasty," says Robert Sharenow, A&E's head of nonfiction programming. "For the first time ever, the remaining members of the Jackson Five allow cameras inside their very private world, giving the public a glimpse into how they balance their extremely busy personal and professional lives with the demands of celebrity."

Jodi L. Gomes and Lori Gomes are executive producing the series along with the brothers.

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