Eddie Murphy has hinted he wants to retire from acting. The Norbit star told Extra, “Thirty years and I have close to 50 movies and it is like, ‘Why am I in the movies? I’ve done that part now. I’ll go back to the stage and do stand-up.” Apparently the amount the movie studio wanted to pay him was seven digits. Can we pay him eight digits to not do stand up either?
“The Godfather” movies’ restoration and release in Blu-ray has been confirmed by the home video mob at Paramount. Welcome “The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Collection.” The extensively reworked films — just released on DVD and Blu-ray in Britain — return in the States on Sept. 23. “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II” were extensively reworked. “Godfather III,” well, they’re tossing it in there.
Thirsty and in need of a little pick-me-up? Skip the Red Bull and try a Booty Sweat. If you can’t quite imagine what perspiration from a derriere tastes like, you’ll have to find out for yourself. The curiously-named beverage will hit store shelves as part of the promotion for the new Ben Stiller flick Tropic Thunder and will be offered in two different packages, an urban-market targeted design and one for the rural folks. Urbanites opting for a sip of Booty Sweat will get an extended drink description that includes promoting the drink as “this swill will crank yo’ metabolism up skippin’ right over jiggy to straight G-pimp level.” People in rural areas just get a plain can sans the lengthy description.
Post-punk new wavers Devo have filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s over a Happy Meal toy sporting the group’s distinctive red flower pot hat. The fast food chain released “New Wave Nigel” as part of an American Idol promotion in April, but Devo bassist Gerald Casale alleges the quirky hat is copyrighted and trademarked. Casale commented, “We don’t like McDonald’s, and we don’t like American Idol, so we’re doubly offended.”
Fair warning: your eyes may never forgive you. It seems as though everyone clinging to fame on the Z-list conveniently has a sex tape up their sleeve (or down their pants) when the limelight begins slipping away. Verne Troyer is apparently no different. Troyer, best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers flicks, stars in a skin flick filmed with his former live-in girlfriend. The same porn broker who sold Paris Hilton’s night vision and baby talk tape somehow got his hands on Troyer’s home video of the naked variety and is reportedly entertaining a $100,000 offer for the footage from SugarDVD.
Kermit Love insisted Jim Henson didn’t name the Muppets’ beloved frog after him, but it is quite a coincidence as Love assisted Henson in creating some of Sesame Street’s most recognized costumes. The puppet creator passed away Saturday at the age of 91. Love created the yellow-feathered 8′2″ Big Bird costume back in 1969, also suggesting that a few of the Muppet’s feathers fall off to create a more realistic feel. You know, because there’s something realistic about a gargantuan, talking bird. Anyway, Love also assisted in the design of Snuffleupagus, Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster and even appeared on the show as Willy the hot dog vendor.
Did you know that in Dubai, construction is about to start on the worlds first rotating building? Believe it or not, the building when complete will have around eighty floors that will spin, but not fast enough for you to get dizzy. Power for the building will come from wind turbines which will be installed between every floor and lifts will allow penthouse residents to park their cars right in their apartments.
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In early July of 2006, Woody Harrelson grabbed a paparazzo by the neck when the guy wouldn’t stop taking photos of him out with a group of women. Most of the exchange was caught on videotape and posted to TMZ shortly afterwards. There were visible scratches and broken skin on the back of the photographer’s neck. The photographer filed a criminal complaint at the police station, and the LAPD said they were investigating the incident but not much more was heard about it. Now of course, he’s suing for a lot of money.
Naomi Campbell admitted guilt to four of the six charges she was facing — two counts of assaulting a police officer; one of using threatening, abusive words or behavior to cabin crew; and one of using insulting, abusive, threatening behavior or disorderly conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. She was sentenced to 200 hours community service and fined $4,500 on Friday after her guilty plea in court
These days anything is possible. But how does one get a mouse into a beer bottle? A supermarket customer in Germany actually found a five inch mouse in his beer bottle and the store manager is facing charges for what may have been a bottling error of some kind. By the way, the same store chain has recently unveiled plans to expand into the US. Cheers!
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Jamie Lynn Spears, 17, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on this morning at 9:30 am in Mississippi, reportedly by scheduled c-section due to the breech position of the baby. People Magazine reports that the baby’s name is Maddie Briann, but there is no word yet what her last name will be or how much she weighed at birth.
Did you know what the latest craze in Britain is? It’s called dipping. First, people use Google Earth to find houses that have large outdoor pools, then they organize parties using Facebook or other similar social networking sites before they gatecrash. Interestingly the police are advising pool owners to be careful. Well with social networking sites booming, it appears the craze is spreading.
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James Bond on Blu-ray. Q must be doing a jig. MGM unveiled the first six “classic” 007 movies for Blu-ray today, with the titles rolling out Oct. 21, targeted for the debut of “Quantum of Solace” and, of course, holiday shopping. The good news: “Dr. No, “From Russia With Love” and “Thunderball,” all with Sean Connery. All restored via the HD-friendly Lowry process.
After almost a year of rumors and speculation, Universal Studios has announced a much later than anticipated release date for Sacha Baron Cohen’s next movie. The Bruno movie is currently being filmed all over the US, the release date has been set at May 15, 2009.
Emma Watson, one of the young stars of the Harry Potter movie franchise, has just signed a $6 million deal to be the new face of Chanel, replacing Keira Knightley — either because she’s aging away at 23. The 18-year-old actress has signed a two-year contract with the French fashion house to promote the brand, Chanel, fragrance Coco Mademoiselle. Miss Watson, who became a household name in the films based on JK Rowling’s books, has signed up with leading model agency Storm, which is thought to have secured her first major campaign.
Strawberry Shortcake has hung up her bloomers and ditched her beloved cat, Custard, in favor of a cellphone and straightening iron. The 1980’s cartoon star received what her owner, American Greetings Properties, called a “fruit-forward” makeover in aims of connecting with today’s girls. American Greetings also plans on dusting off the Care Bears, putting the pudgy bears on a diet and extending their eyelashes for maximum modern cuteness. Word has it Jem and the Holograms have also reinvented themselves for the new millennium by donning the same 80s clothing, but picking up a few tattoos and cocaine habit.
The Olsen twins have mastered the art of strutting down red carpets with the perfect smirk and now a source close to Ashley and Mary-Kate has revealed the secret to their toothless grins: prunes. No, the former “Full House” actresses don’t suck on the wrinkly fruit before movie premiers, they reportedly say the word “prune” with every smile to achieve those signature pouts. Maybe they should worry less about their smiles and a little more about making movies better than “New York Minute.”
Angelina Jolie once said, “I am odd-looking. I sometimes think I look like a funny Muppet!,” so it makes perfect sense that the sultry actress is rumored to be considering a role in an upcoming Muppets flick. Sources (read: Gonzo) say the Jim Henson creations want to make a big Hollywood comeback and would love a big name attached to the new movie. Angelina is reportedly a big fan of Kermit and the whole felt, booglie-eyed gang. Rumor also has it Kermit will fall hard for Jolie and consequently, Jennifer Aniston could be brought on a consultant to Miss Piggy for the film.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has honored dogs, cartoons and even a Muppet with sidewalk stars, so shouldn’t a chimp that starred in film classics like “Tarzan” earn a place on Tinseltown’s most famous path? Handlers of Cheeta the chimp have kicked off a campaign to convince the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to make the 76-year-old primate the first monkey with a star. Cheeta, who counts 1967’s “Dr. Doolittle” as a credit, faces some tough competition from about 200 other entertainers. The group usually selects about 24 Hollywood stars each year, so hopefully a little monkey business won’t interfere with Cheeta’s chances.
“The Daily Show,” the “most trusted name in fake news,” is just in to Hulu. The big-media streaming video site seems to have landed the killer ap with the online debut of full-length episodes of Jon Stewart’s political spoof (and the spinoff “Colbert Report”). Previously, fans needed illegal bitstreams to watch full versions of the latest shows. Content owner Viacom says more of its content may follow to Hulu, owned by rivals NBC Universal and News Corp.
Star Magazine claims that Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, the live-in father of her five month-old daughter Harlow, are planning a $2 million wedding to take place at her father Lionel Richie’s estate later this month. Star Magazine likes to make up stories, but this one includes a three day timeline of Nicole’s planned wedding activities which adds some credence to this story. There are also plenty of wedding details that sound like they could be true.
The glamazon is ready to reproduce and has undergone a procedure to enable her to become a mother. Naomi says, ‘Now I can have a child I would like one. I’m even willing to have one without a father. I know that I am ready. I know that with a baby I would change, I’d calm down. With a child you cannot accept compromises. You have to give your full self.’
One of the most prestigious hotels in Toronto has a new royal guest. A queen bee has occupied the honey moon suite which was specially developed at the hotel’s rooftop garden and will eventually become home to more than 10,000 honey bees. These bees will produce honey for the hotel. With the worldwide shortage of honey, what’s a more economical and healthier way to serve your guests?
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At a protest rally in Washington DC, Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey spoke yesterday on behalf of ‘Green Our Vaccines’ a group that has called into question the vaccination program for infants and toddlers recommended by the government. The two celebrities articulated the group’s position, that childhood vaccines are likely a contributing factor to a rise in childhood autism and possibly other diseases as well.
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