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August 11, 2011
Here's the Scoop....
Anne Hathaway has responded to critics who blasted an early photo of her as Batman's nemesis Catwoman, promising fans will be thrilled when they see her in action on the big screen.
Warner Bros. bosses released a publicity shot of the actress as the feline fatale in "The Dark Knight Rises" last week and a number of bloggers expressed disappointment over the picture, which depicts the star riding a motorcycle in her Catwoman costume.
Anne admits she read the critics' first impressions and complaints, but insists audiences will be wowed when they see her play the supervillain.
She tells MTV, "I was not going to admit it: I asked someone to send me a few reactions. And I happen to know that MTV's reaction was 'meh.'
"What I am happy to say is, if you didn't like the photo, you only see about a 10th of what that suit can do. And if you did like the photo, you have excellent taste."
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'Dirty Dancing' remake in the works...
"Dirty Dancing" is set for a big screen revamp, with the original movie's choreographer taking on the role of director.
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey became household names after starring in the 1987 hit, which tells the story of dance instructor Johnny Castle and his unlikely partner Frances "Baby" Houseman.
The movie took in a staggering $215 million at the box office, and "High School Musical" choreographer Kenny Ortega, who worked on the original project, is hoping for the same success with his remake.
He says, "Patrick Swayze set the bar for men dancing in the movies as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire did before him. believe everywhere you look there is evidence that the talent is out there and I can't wait to begin the process of discovering the next breakout triple-threats."
And the original Baby, Jennifer Grey, is ecstatic her breakthrough role will be re-imagined for a new generation of fans, insisting, "I'm so excited about this news, and I think there's nobody better to do this than my beloved Kenny Ortega, who is as responsible as anyone for the success of the first one. I can't wait to see what he's going to do with it."
Ali Lohan lands modeling contract...
Lindsay Lohan's little sister Ali has landed a modeling contract with the agency representatives responsible for turning Petra Nemcova into a runway star.
Ali Lohan, 17, has signed a multi-year deal with bosses at NEXT Model Management.
Alexis Borges, NEXT Los Angeles Director, comments, "We are very excited to be representing Aliana Lohan. She represents the future face of fashion and will be a photographer's dream with her chameleon-like beauty."
The teenager has previously fronted a promotional campaign for Lindsay's 6126 fashion line.
NEXT Model Management has also worked with Miranda Kerr, Milla Jovovich and Molly Sims.
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This country star is set to become the latest celebrity to launch a fragrance after announcing he has developed a new cologne for men...
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Paul Stanley of KISS Welcomes Fourth Child...
The KISS clan continues to grow.
The band's lead singer and guitarist Paul Stanley and his wife Erin, an attorney, welcomed daughter Emily Grace Stanley on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Emily, who weighed in at 7 lbs., 10 oz, joins elder siblings Sarah Brianna, 2�, Colin Michael, 4�, and Evan Shane, 17, Stanley's son from a previous relationship.
"Erin and I are once again blessed with the addition of Emily Grace to our family," the rocker, 59, says. "I'm not sure she can sing but her first screams let me know she's definitely Daddy's girl."
Paul, who's also a successful painter, just completed a series of sold-out KISS dates and is currently producing the band's next album.
As for having kids later in life, Paul says his age doesn't slow him down.
"I may be 59," he said in February, "but the only rocking chair this rocker is getting ready for is the one for my new baby."
Michael Buble's Coming Out With A Christmas Album...
Michael Buble has confirmed that this hoilday season, he will be releaseing a new Christmas Album. He shared via video stream from Capitol Studios that he's got most of the disc completed, which includes covers of Blue Christmas, Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You and a brand new original track.
Michael also revealed that there are a number of duets on the album as well. Really? Who did you work with Michael:
"Shania Twain, which is really fantastic... White Christmas, we did. We did it bouncy. I was inspired by Home Alone, the Drifters.�
Michael added that this album will be a "quintessential Christmas record," one that he hopes will "outlive" him much in the way Bing Crosby's work has.
LOOSE LIPS:
"I kind of feel like a soccer mom." Vanessa Hudgens, giving the long and short of her new pixie cut, part of her drastic movie makeunder.
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This country star is set to become the latest celebrity to launch a fragrance after announcing he has developed a new cologne for men...
It's Keith Urban...
Phoenix will hit stores later this year.
Keith says, "I grew up with a father that had great taste in music, cars and colognes. So the idea to eventually create my own fragrance seemed natural.
"I've always loved the feeling that comes from finding the right scent and the way it can say so much about a person. We created Phoenix to express just the right blend of masculinity, mystery and sensuality."
The cologne will feature hints of blackberries, cognac, plum, dark chocolate and "a finish of warm cashmere wood."