Robert Pattinson Responds to 'Water for Elephants' Criticisms

Reviews have varied so far about "Water for Elephants", and Robert Pattinson is prepared for the worse. Talking to USA Today about his latest stint, Pattinson said he senses people will always compare his new roles to EdwardCullen, his character in "Twilight", and criticize his performance overall.  "I always see these things like, 'Can he act or not?,'" he said. "It's like, I'm nothing like Edward. What do you think I'm doing in that? So (when a new role arises), everyone's like 'It's very different'."  Telling the story of a veterinary school student Jacob who meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer...

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'Harry Potter' Stars Up for 'Great Expectations'

Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter will allegedly team up once again in "Great Expectations". The two "Harry Potter" stars are up to take the roles of Abel Magwitch and Miss Havisham respectively in the film adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel.  According to U.K.'s Daily Mail, Carter has a bigger chance to make an appearance in the drama as her schedule is more likely to allow her shooting the film. In the meantime, Fiennes apparently needs more slot on his schedule as he has already been set to play Prospero in Trevor Nunn's version of "The Tempest" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.  Fiennes is best known for...

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Michael Jackson Autopsy Images, Concert Footage Allowed as Trial Evidence

The judge will also permit portions of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson's final concert rehearsal footage to be viewed in court, as requested by a District Attorney earlier this week. Prosecutors believe the new evidence will help support claims that the superstar was "happy and excited for the future", and not looking to take his own life. Dr. Conrad Murray's defence team recently suggested Jackson may have purposefully overdosed on powerful anaesthetic Propofol after finding himself in financial trouble. Jackson's physician will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter next month. He is charged with administering the dose of Propofol,...

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Dame Helen Mirren 'Feels' for Kate Middleton Over Royal Wedding Pressure

The veteran actress, Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of the prince's grandmother Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen", is looking forward to watching the nuptials on April 29.  But Dame Helen Mirren admits she empathises with 29-year-old Middleton over the amount of attention she is receiving as a future queen. She tells OK! TV, "I'm not quite sure where I'll be (when the weddingtakes place), but I know wherever I am it will be on the telly. It doesn't matter where I'll be... you know, Bulgaria... the countryside, there will be a little pub with the wedding on. Everybody all over the world I guess will be glued...

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Jennifer Hudson Has No Plans for Playboy Shoot

The "Spotlight" hitmaker, Jennifer Hudson dropped 80 pounds (36.2 kilograms) within months of giving birth to her son David Jr. in 2009. She embarked on her weight-loss mission after feeling ashamed when friends didn't notice she was pregnant with the tot.  But Jennifer Hudson has ruled out showing off her new shape in men's magazine Playboy because she likes to "cover up" her body.  She tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "I love my new figure. All the fabulous clothes I can wear and get sent, I joke that I'm like a walking billboard now."  "But I won't be taking my clothes off - no way at all. Beyonce Knowles andRihanna can...

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David Beckham's Flying Visit for Royal Wedding

The sports ace has been given permission by Los Angeles Galaxy coach Bruce Arena for David Beckham to attend Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton, but he is needed for his team's game against FC Dallas two days after the wedding.  So he plans to attend the ceremony with his singer-turned-fashion designer wifeVictoria Adams next Friday and catch an early flight to Texas the following morning.  David Beckham says, "Obviously, it's not ideal with the travel, but it's a royal wedding and those don't come around very often. So I'll be there for the game, but it'll be down to Bruce to decide if...

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Robert Pattinson Made Up Royal Connection

The "Twilight" star, Robert Pattinson left his native U.K. and moved to the U.S. prior to landing the lead role in the hitvampire franchise, and admits he used his British charm to win over American acquaintances. Robert Pattinson even pretended to be friends with Britain's young royals in a bid to impress new pals, confessing his ploy to U.S. TV host Jimmy Kimmel.  He says, "I don't think I've ever met them (the royals). I used to tell people when I came to the States that I did. They believed me! Five or six years ago when I first used to come to Los Angeles there weren't many English people, now there are like a...

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Rachel Bilson Shows Off Bikini Body on Vacation With Hayden Christensen

Arriving in Barbados for some R&R, Rachel Bilson does not waste time to show off her bikini body. On Friday afternoon, April 22, the "Waiting for Forever" actress was spotted in a skimpy black two-piece as she and her on-and-off boyfriend Hayden Christensen hit the beach and took a dip in the ocean.  Photos of the beach outing capture the 29-year-old beauty going make-up free with her hair being tied up in a loose bun. Her 30-year-old boyfriend was spotted wearing a pair of black board shorts as he joined her in soaking up the sun. Daily Mail reported that he was swimming around her when they were in...

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Cameron Diaz and A-Rod to Wed?

Those who show off their abs together...marry? The fit and happy Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez might be hearing wedding bells in their not-so-far-off future.  The duo have introduced each other to their families, partied it up in Miami, hit the gym together regularly -- and apparently after a year as a couple are ready to seal the deal. A source said: “Alex is very loving toward Cameron and protective of her. She loves that he’s such a family man.” Cameron, who moved to Miami to be closer to A-Rod and his little ones, might be wearing some impressive bling soon. The Yankees third baseman has been scoping out some...

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Justin Bieber Snags Spot on the 'TIME 100'

There's some fresh meat in this year's TIME 100 —and there are legions of young ladies who will be thrilled to hear just who made this year's list of the most influential people. Justin Bieber has scored a spot on the annual list, which this year includes Glee actor Chris Colfer, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Bieber's mentor Usher wrote the accompanying blurb, gushing: From the minute I met Justin, I knew this kid possessed a certain confidence that only a star could have. He was born a star. He knew what he wanted to accomplish; all he had to do was get everyone else to believe it. Now,...

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Want to Live in Paris Hilton's Old House?

Want to move in with Paris Hilton? Fat chance. But for the low cost of $20,000 a month, you can now rent out her old house in LA, where if you're lucky, the socialite might stop in one day when she's feeling overly nostalgic.  Hilton's family made its fortune in the hotel industry, but that doesn't mean Paris lives out of one. At the moment she's living in a massive 7,000 square foot mansion in Beverly Hills. But the house she's renting is a 3,000 square foot West Hollywood Spanish-style pad, miniature in comparison to her current abode, yet larger than most homes one person should ever want to live in alone.  Paris sold the...

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Emma Watson Was Teased Over 'Harry Potter' at Brown

Emma Watson is currently taking a break from her studies at Brown University, presumably to finish work on the final Harry Potter installment and other film and fashion projects. But the New York Daily News claims that Watson may have had other reasons for ditching class: The British actress was reportedly teased and taunted in and out of class. A source told the paper that Watson was a regular participant in class discussions, but that her statements, however cogent, were often met with cheers like, "Three points for Gryffindor!" What's more, Watson found herself being stalked by Harvard students at a Brown-vs.-Harvard...

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Nicolas Cage's Son Is Getting Married Sunday

Last weekend was rough for Nicolas Cage, but this weekend he really has something to celebrate. The actor's 20-year-old son, Weston Cage, is getting married to 22-year-old girlfriend Nikki Williams in New Orleans on Sunday. Weston is Nic's son with actress Christina Fulton. The two were together from about 1988 to 1990. He has one other son, Kal-El, with wife Alice Kim. Weston and Nikki kept the engagement a secret until just last week when they posted news of the wedding on their Facebook accounts. The two are both singers based in Los Angeles with Weston fronting a black metal band called Eyes of Noctum. While...

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Russell Brand on Katy Perry: 'I Love Having My Own Little Pop Star'

Russell Brand has what most people only dream of: his "own little pop star." He and Katy Perry have been married since October 2010, and even though they only see each other once a week, they're crazy in love. Russell said about his wife: "We see each other once a week. We meet up all the time. She's beautiful. I love having my own little pop star. She's brill." (FYI: "Brill" means "cool.") The British star has definitely changed his womanizing ways and even toned down his look since becoming involved with Katy, but he insists the transformation was all his doing. He told the Daily Mirror: "Katy's not like that. We wouldn't...

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Supposed Rupert Grint Bong Photo Circulates on the Internet

Rupert Grint may be among the ranks of Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and countless others celebrities who enjoyed the not-so-underground marijuana holiday that was 4-20 on Wednesday. Or maybe not. A picture of someone who appears to be the flame-haired Harry Potter actor with his lips to a sizeable bong began circulating on the Internets this week. The shot was supposedly taken at aHarry Potter cast party. Who sold Ron out? We're betting on one of those Parvati twins. Grint's reps insist the picture is not of their client, but a mere lookalike. Besides, the dude in the picture could very well have been smoking salvia,...

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Mel Gibson Talks Leaked Tapes, 'Hangover II' and Jodie Foster in First Interview in 9 Months

It's been nine months since Mel Gibson became one of the most reviled personalities in all of Hollywood thanks to a series of leaked phone conversations. Now with a new movie, The Beaver, hitting theaters in May he's opened up in his first interview since the tapes hit the Internet back in July. While Deadline interviewer Allison Weiner was openly sympathetic to Mel (she called it hypocrisy that he was booted from Hangover II when Mike Tyson was in the first, and she declined to ask if he ever hitOksana Grigorieva), he still opens up on some big questions. For instance he admits he regrets...

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Kim Kardashian to be a Mom?

No, Kim Kardashian isn't on the babytrain yet, but if things go her way, she'll be a mama one day soon.  The 30-year-old reality TV star has been spending a lot of time lately with her sister Kourtney's baby, whom Kim absolutely adores. Has the experience made Kim want her own little guy? Well if what she's saying to OK! Magazine holds any weight, then we can expect a fruitful future for the voluptuous beauty.  "When the time is right I would love to be a mother," Kim told the magazine. Sure, that could mean she won't be popping out a baby for years to come, but we all know that her family doesn't exactly hold...

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Sandra Bullock Is Reportedly Pissed About Ex's Tell-All Book

When someone has special ties to a Hollywood figure, there's always the choice to sell out by penning novels about that person. And Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James has chosen to take that low road in his upcoming book "American Outlaw." Sandra's reaction? She's apparently "devastated." As if his slue of extra-marital affairs wasn't enough to enrage Sandra, he's surely crossed the line by spilling all their juicy details to the world. James, a motorcyle builder, apparently "didn't warn her about the book at all" and she's super uncomfortable with everyone knowing the deets about his multiple ladies-in-waiting. A source...

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Britney Spears Is 'in LOVE' with Video of Marines Performing 'Hold It Against Me'

Britney Spears is feeling the love from her fans all the way in Afghanistan. In the spirit of the incredibly popular Lady Gaga spoof, a group of marines stationed there have put together a new lip sync video for Britney's "Hold It Against Me." The video features at least a dozen men and women of marine squadron 266 Rein taking turns in front of the camera as they show off their dance moves and rock out to Britney's latest hit. The video starts with the words "Somewhere deep in the heart of Afghanistan," and is enough to make you think the Marine Corps might be including lip syncing and break dancing in basic training. On Thursday,...

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