Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have Family Trip to Galapagos Post-Engagement

 Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are celebrating their engagement with a family trip. On Tuesday, April 17, the Hollywood power couple and their six children were spotted arriving at the Baltra airport in Guayaquil, Ecuador. They were en route to the famous Galapagos Islands where Charles Darwin conceived his theory of evolution.

A local Twitter user shared a snapshot of the family after they got off their private jet. Meanwhile, a source in the mayor's office of Santa Cruz told PEOPLE on Wednesday, "We were informed that they arrived at the airport in Baltra yesterday. Then they made their way over to a villa in the Galapagos Islands." It is said that the family were heading to the Royal Palm Hotel.

X17 Online reported that the family of eight was spotted getting on a tour bus when they left the airport. They headed toward a ferry to the islands, which is now famous for its eco-tourism and is protected by the United Nations as a World Heritage site. Per Ecuador's El Universo, they boarded the Reina Silvia, one of the area's most luxurious yachts.

Pitt and Jolie have recently announced that they have gotten engaged. The "Moneyball" actor's manager confirmed the news on April 13 after his longtime girlfriend was photographed rocking a huge diamond ring when checking out the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Chinese Galleries. She said in a statement, "It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy."

News of the couple's engagement has got people talking about their wedding. Jolie's "Kung Fu Panda 2" co-star Jack Black, however, told Marc Malkin of E!, "That's a ways down the road." He reasoned, "I haven't received any invite, so let's not get ahead of ourselves...I don't have to get a present until I'm invited, right? And then I've got a whole year - isn't that the rule?"

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Robert Pattinson's 'Cosmpolis' Confirmed for Cannes as Full International Trailer Arrives

David Cronenberg's thriller "Cosmopolis", which has Robert Pattinson as the lead actor, has been confirmed to be joining the lineup of the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival in French. The news is not only announced on the official site of the festival, but is also revealed in a newly released international trailer for the upcoming film.

Being debuted via Allocine, the full trailer is opened with an official stamp and logo from Cannes which reads, "Competition Officielle Festival de Cannes". The gritty promo video also offers a look at the chaotic and crazy things that happen unexpectedly in one day of Pattinson's Eric Packer's life. Some fight and sex scenes are among those which are highlighted in the trailer.

Based on a novel of the same title by Don DeLillo, "Cosmopolis" follows a day in the life of Packer, a 28-year old billionaire who traverses Manhattan in his stretch limo in order to get a haircut from his preferred barber. On that day, his driver has to navigate a presidential visit, an attack by anarchists and a rapper's funeral. Stuck in traffic, he anxiously monitors the value of the yen on the limo's computer, his fortune in the balance.

Aside from serving behind the lens, Cronenberg provides the script for the intense thriller, which still hasn't set a U.S. release date. Also rounding up the cast ensemble are Paul Giamatti, Juliette Binoche, Mathieu Amalric, Samantha Morton, Sarah Gadon, Jay Baruchel and Kevin Durand.

The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival, meanwhile, is scheduled to run from May 16 to 27.

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TIME's 2012 Influential People List Includes Kate and Pippa Middleton

 Kate Middleton once again makes the list of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of the year but the Duchess of Cambridge is no longer accompanied by her husband Prince William like last year. Her sister, Pippa Middleton is included in the 2012 list instead, thanks to the famous maid of honor gown that showed her best asset to the world.

TIME categorized Pippa under "icon", writing "A slinky bridesmaid's dress at the wedding of her sister, thrust Pippa backward into the public eye." Since making herself famous at the royal wedding, the 29-year-old has been seen at social scenes like sports events and top parties.

Meanwhile, Kate is described as the Queen-in-waiting. "Now the Duchess of Cambridge continues to raise spirits and burnish the Windsor family name through her solo appearances as the patron of several charities. Whether greeting cancer victims or cutting ribbons, she demonstrates a common touch without sacrificing the mystique of royalty. The future of British monarchy appears to be in secure hands," the magazine said.

TIME's Europe editor said about the sisters' inclusion, "The Middletons have become avatars of aspiration. Other women aim to dress like them, to emulate their easy athleticism and their more problematic slenderness."

Also among the class of 2012 are Rihanna, Kristen Wiig, Barack Obama, Jeremy Lin, Stephen Colbert, Raphael Saadiq, and Adele.

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Justin Bieber's Image Used to Sexually Abuse a Minor Girl

 Justin Bieber's fame was used to sexually abuse a 12-year-old girl from New Jersey. A 34-year-old man named Lee Moir from Toronto, Ontario posed as the pop singer to trick the girl on a video chat site.

According to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray, Moir initially used Bieber's image n Facebook to lure the girl. He told the girl to perform sexual acts on her webcam and she complied. But she soon realized that it was not Bieber on the other end and ceased communication. Moir then repeatedly threatened to harm her family.

Essex County Prosecutor's Office relayed the case to Toronto Police Services. The authorities used an undercover to pose as a 14-year-old girl. Moir got into a sexual conversation with the undercover who then requested a meeting. He was arrested in Canada on charges of luring, manufacturing child pornography and extortion.

"This arrest highlights both the danger posed to children online as well as the best efforts of law enforcement authorities throughout the world to apprehend these child predators who exploit the wide reach and perceived anonymity of the Internet to take advantage of vulnerable children," said Assistant Prosecutor Deborah Freier, of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

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Barry Sonnenfeld: Lady GaGa Could Be Alien in 'Men in Black 3'

 Will Smith once hinted that Lady GaGa could make a cameo in "Men in Black 3". Now, director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed what part the Mother Monster would tackle in the upcoming action comedy movie, suggesting that the eccentric singer could make an appearance as an alien, along with other famous cameos including pop sensation Justin Bieber.

Talking about nabbing famous names for the cameo part in the "Men in Black" franchise, Sonnenfeld told Collider, "So, the challenge is getting celebrities that are famous, will give you permission and won't be like 'Who's that guy?' in ten years. So that's one thing, the alien surveillance board that we've had in all three movies."

"The first movie I know we had [Steven] Spielberg, Danny DeVito, George Lucas, [Sylvester] Stallone, Isaac Mizrahi, my baby daughter. I can't remember who we had in the second one, but in this one there are a few people that you'll see up on the surveillance board including Lady GaGa, Tim Burton, who probably knows more about aliens then I do, and let's see who else... Justin Bieber... oh, I think in the second one we had Martha Stewart and Michael Jackson."

Asked if he used Smith as the magnet to convince famous stars to make cameo in "Men in Black" films, the director responded, "You know we don't like to use that weapon [Smith] too often." He added, "The hard part is really figuring out the combination of who won't be 'who's that person' in 10 years."

"So far we've been pretty luck and people have been kind and interested. I am surprised that Lady GaGa said yes," Sonnenfeld continued. Asked whether the "Born This Way" hitmaker would tackle a comic role, the filmmaker answered, "Yes, and by the way, probably could be an alien."

Based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham, "Men in Black 3", which will focus on time travel involving Smith's Agent J, is scheduled to open in the U.S. on May 25. Aside from Smith, the sci-fi movie will bring back Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K. Also rounding up the cast ensemble are Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson, Nicole Scherzinger, Alice Eve and Bill Hader.

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'American Idol' Recap: Phillip Goes Sexy, Skylar Nails a Country Version of 'Born This Way'

 The Top 7 of "American Idol" season 11 were back on the stage on Wednesday, April 18 to deliver two songs each, one from 2000 and beyond, and one from yesteryear. Opening the show, Ryan Seacrest paid a brief tribute to Dick Clark, who died of a "massive heart attack" in the morning.

Singing first was Hollie Cavanaugh, who opted to perform "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele for the first round. Steven Tyler called it "perfect," Jennifer Lopez liked it that she sang without thinking. Randy Jackson would not call it perfect, but said, "For the first time ever you had feeling and emotion, you arrived, very well done."

For the "then" song, Hollie chose "Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield. Randy loved it, and J.Lo said it's better than the first performance. Steven, however, thought that she "can even push it more."

Colton Dixon sang in second order, covering Lady GaGa's "Bad Romance" in the first round. It wasn't an outstanding performance, but Steven loved Colton's outfit and the set. J.Lo said, "It was an exciting performance, but there were parts I loved and parts I didn't." Randy agreed as commenting, "You are so in the zone but I don't think this was the best performance, your voice was a little too low, but job well done."

When he returned for the second performance, Colton sang "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire but he still didn't have a chance to shine. J.Lo thought his voice was too powerful for the song, while Steven loved the fact that he did a different arrangement but wasn't sure if it was the perfect performance for him.

Alicia Keys' "No One" was Elise Testone's pick for "now" song. J.Lo said she got her first goosies of the night when Elise sang. Steven called it "delicious," but admitted that he hoped she would have picked a different song. Randy added, "I think you sang it well."

For her second performance, Elise belted out "Lets Get It On" by Marvin Gaye. J.Lo wanted her to show more emotion, while Steven once again complained about song's choice. "You broke a few more hearts...but you need to find those few songs that wins everyone's hearts," the Aerosmith frontman said. Randy agreed with the other two judges.

Phillip Phillips earned the first standing ovation of the night after singing Usher's "You Got It Bad". J.Lo made him blush with her comment, "That was so sexy." Randy gushed, "This year we have a true artist on the stage, you are always original and yourself, you don't need to listen to anyone."

Phillip also got rave reviews for his second performance in which he delivered "I'm Going to Wait for the Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket. J.Lo liked the "feeling" and the "soul" in his performance, while Steven praised him for being "brilliantly awkward."

Jessica Sanchez tried to gain more votes from America with "Fallin' " by Alicia Keys. J.Lo said she's glad that she and the other judges saved Jessica, while Steven advised her to "get mad in a song." Randy, meanwhile, hoped "America supports you this week."

When Jessica sang Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness" in the second round, J.Lo said, "We got a little bit of your alter ego." Randy said Jessica has done what it's needed to win public's hearts, which is to connect with the emotion in the lyrics.

Skylar Laine gave a country twist to GaGa's "Born This Way" in the first round. "I loved that version," J.Lo commented. Steven also enjoyed it and said, "You are giving the other girls in this competition a run for your money." Randy added, "You are so beyond ready to me, it was just amazing."

Choosing "Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the "then" song, Skylar once again did a great job, according to J.Lo. Randy said, "This is interesting, you and Phillip have no problem connecting and feeling, it was brilliant."

Joshua Ledet chose "I Believe" by his biggest inspiration in life, Fantasia Barrino, for the "now" theme performance. He apparently made the right song's choice as Steven said, "This is just a stepping song to you winning the whole thing." Randy agreed and commented, "You pulled back with this song and it touched us."

Joshua wowed the judges once again with his performance of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Going to Come". "It's crazy, I still wanted more at the end, I just love you," J.Lo said in her comment. Randy gushed, "This song was perfect for you, you took your time then you burst it open at the end, it was just stellar and the talent this year is better than any show on tv."

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Rihanna Reveals New 'Where Have You Been' Video Still, to Sing at Time 100 Gala

 Another new image from Rihanna's upcoming music video for her latest single "Where Have You Been" is unleashed. While the previous one sees her ditching her top, this fresh picture features her rocking a bikini top and arching her back while holding her head with her hands.

"We wanted to use a lot of natural habitat," she said of the video. "You know, we built a stage but everything went back to either a little bit of tribal or different cultures, and all mixed in to nature somehow, and it was fun. [There is] some dancing. We had to dance because that song is just dance central."

Almost at the same time, it was announced that Riri is tapped to perform at this year's Time 100 Gala at Lincoln Center in New York on April 24. She will take part in honoring "100 most influential people in the world," who will be revealed this coming Wednesday, April 18.

Chelsea Handler, Jeremy Lin, Matt Lauer, Tilda Swinton, Louis C.K. and New York governor Andrew Cuomo are also expected to attend the upcoming event. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, is on hand to serve as a keynote speaker.

In addition to the Gala, Riri has been confirmed to make a performance on "Saturday Night Live". She will appear in an episode that will air May 5 and have New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning as a host. This will mark her third performance on the variety show.

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Miley Cyrus Gives Update on Her Kitchen Mishap: I'm All Stitched Up

Miley Cyrus is recovering from a bloody kitchen accident. Just one day after making a trip to the emergency room for accidentally cutting herself with a knife while cooking Monday, April 16 evening, the former "Hannah Montana" star is giving her Twitter followers an update on her current condition.

In a tweet exchange with fan site MileyCyrus.bz, the 19-year-old songstress assured, "I'm all stitched up & have on a splint so I'm good." Still, she noted that she didn't feel that way when she was on her way to the hospital. "As you can tell by my expression, didn't feel so good," she continued in the same tweet. "Curse u blender!"

Photo of Cyrus heading into a hospital with white gauze wrapped around her left index finger came out earlier via Starfeine. The "LOL" actress later commented on the snap by tweeting, "as you can tell by the horrible faces I'm making I obviously didn't know they were there. Pretty messed up following me to ER."

In the picture, Cyrus wears black combat boots, a black and white jumper covered in skulls, and a gray cardigan. Blood is seen seeping through her white bandage. Starfeine additionally reported that the young starlet was accompanied by her mother, grandmother and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth.

As for the kitchen accident itself, a representative for the "Can't Be Tamed" singer explained, "She cut her finger while cooking." The rep added, "Had to get a few stitches," before assuring, "She's doing fine."

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'Glee' to Release 'Graduation Album' on May 15

 Gearing up for its graduation later this season, "Glee" announces "The Graduation Album" to celebrate the impending event. The CD featuring such stars as Lea Michele and Darren Criss is confirmed to hit market across the United States on May 15, a week before the show airs its finale.

The commemorative release is going to capture the bitter sweetness of senior year with the cast covering the likes of Queen, Lady GaGa, Jason Mraz, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce Knowles, Madonna, Alice Cooper, Fun. and Green Day.

Since making its debut on the small screen three years ago, "Glee" cast have sold 43 million songs and over 12 million albums worldwide. In February this year, they scored a big milestone by being ranked eighth on the best selling digital artist of all time.

They have two Platinum-certified CDs for selling more than 1 million copies and three Gold albums for selling 500,000 copies. They additionally scored three No. 1 consecutive albums and a Grammy nomination for best compilation soundtrack for visual media.

1. "We Are Young"
2. "Edge of Glory"
3. "I Won't Give Up"
4. "We Are the Champions"
5. "School's Out"
6. "I Was Here"
7. "I'll Remember"
8. "You Get What You Give"
9. "Not the End"
10. "Roots Before Branches"
11. "Glory Days"
12. "Forever Young"
13. "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)"

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Bar Refaeli: I Got Groped by Lesbian Security Worker

 Supermodel Bar Refaeli is the latest celebrity who complains of a too thorough security check at the airport. On Twitter, the ex girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio shared the unpleasant encounter with a female airport security worker in London.

Refaeli tweeted, "I got a security 'patdown' by a woman at the airport that made me feel very uncomfortable and left no doubt about her sexual preferences." She did not go into further details.

Refaeli spent the weekend in the English capital, hitting tourist spots and nightclubs. She took a ride on the London Eye, toured around the city in a bus and visited the Arts Club on Dover street among others.

The 26-year-old model is not the only celebrity to feel violated at the airport. Cheryl Burke tweeted last year that one TSA agent went far on body search. "I think I may have just gotten f*ngered by a TSA agent!! Wow!" she wrote.

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Heidi Klum Proud to Say She Never Has Plastic Surgery

 After giving birth to four children, Heidi Klum still has the body to be envied for. The former Victoria's Secret Angel stripped down to her birthday suit for the May issue of Allure magazine, showing off her toned figure that she proudly declares has never been touched by any cosmetic surgery procedures.

"Ask me again when I'm 65, but ... I'm proud to be able to say, in this day and age, I haven't done anything," the 38-year-old supermodel said in an accompanying interview. "Everyone has a view of what's pretty and what's not pretty, and [surgery] just doesn't look pretty to me. Especially when I see it on really young girls."

"I don't want to name names," she continued on, "but it's like, wow, I remember you five years ago, looking to me so beautiful, and now it's like ... who is this person? And I know girls half my age who do it. What are they gonna do at 40 or 50, when the s-*-*-t really hits the fan?"

Plastic surgery isn't the only thing Klum discussed though. The "Project Runway" host also talked about her split from husband of seven years, Seal. "You know, I wouldn't change anything. If I had to go back in time and say, 'I should have changed this or that...'," she said. "No. I don't resent anything that ever happened. Things just turn out the way they turn out."

On being single again, the German-born model commented, "I had dreams of how I wanted things to be and planned for things. And, as we all know today, they don't always turn out as you dreamed them in your head."

"Because sometimes life throws you a curveball and then you just figure it out and deal with it, but my dream always was that," she continued on. "To have the perfect family and have lots of children and a beautiful garden and trampolines and swings and things."

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Pippa Middleton Unlikely to Be Investigated Over Gun Incident in Paris

 Pippa Middleton is back in the spotlight with a gun-waving incident in Paris, France. The younger sister of Kate Middleton was reportedly in trouble after being photographed riding shotgun in a convertible whose driver pointed a semi-automatic handgun at photographers on Sunday, April 15. French police, however, said that she's unlikely to be charged in the incident.

While The Sun claimed that Paris Judicial Police are "poised" to launch an investigation into the incident, SkyNews came out with the report that Pippa is unlikely to be investigated. Accordingly, the police have confirmed that they will not be talking to the 28-year-old. It is also noted that though they are aware of the photographs, they have not received any complaint.

What's more, one of the photographers who followed Pippa and her male friends that Sunday knew the gun was fake. The paparazzo told French magazine Gala, "We had been following Pippa since the beginning of the day. She was hyper cool, we even spoke with her and her friends. It was a fine day, and the atmosphere was truly very relaxed."

"When the driver pulled out his plastic pistol, it was for a joke, to amuse," stressed the paparazzo, before dishing, "A few minutes later, when the vehicle had parked, I was able to touch the plastic weapon which the driver showed to me. It was possible to see that it was the kind of thing you would find in a toy shop."

Photos of Pippa that caused the uproar appeared in The Sun. They show the party planner in the front passenger seat of an Audi convertible with three male friends. One of the guys can be seen holding what seems to be a gun up in the air and aiming it at a cameraman at one point. Under French law, anyone who brandishes fake weapon can face a prison sentence of two years.

As for Pippa, a source told The Sun, "If the evidence points to her involvement, she will be prosecuted. Anybody involved in the illegal use of a handgun in public is liable to arrest and interrogation." The socialite herself was in town to attend a birthday party of French aristocrat and designer Vicomte Arthur de Soultrait.

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Angelina Jolie Spotted Out for First Time Since Engagement Announcement

 All eyes are on Angelina Jolie and her engagement ring these days. On Monday, April 16, the "In the Land of Blood and Honey" director was spotted rocking her huge sparkler when stepping out in Hollywood for the first time since it was confirmed that she has finally gotten engaged to Brad Pitt.

At the time, the "Salt" actress was photographed stepping out of her car and heading into the Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. She wore a simple olive cotton square-neck dress that did little to hide her skinny frame, and teamed it up with a pair of beige peep-toe wedges, sunglasses and a grey YSL Chyc Cabas satchel.

Jolie's engagement to Pitt was announced by the "Moneyball" actor's manager on April 13 afternoon. In a statement, Cynthia Pett-Dante said, "Yes, it's confirmed. It is a promise for the future and their kids are very happy." She added that no wedding date has been set just yet, but it was the actor who "designed the ring."

Jewelry designer Robert Procop, who helped Pitt in designing the ring, also confirmed it to The Hollywood Reporter. "Brad had a specific vision for this ring, which he realized over a yearlong collaboration," he said. "He wanted every aspect of it to be perfect, so I was able to locate a diamond of the finest quality and cut it to an exact custom size and shape to suite Angelina's hand."

One of "The View" hosts has since commented on Jolie and Pitt's engagement. On Monday morning, Barbara Walters said on the show, "Why are you engaged? You've been living together! You've got children! Get married already!" She added, "This is a couple with six children; they've been together for at least six years! The whole idea of getting engaged is you get to know each other and you decide if you really want to get married."

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Iron Man Has Fierce Duel Against Thor in New 'Avengers' Clip

Walt Disney Pictures has debuted another clip for "The Avengers". Instead of presenting a scene that shows the Earth's Mightiest Heroes working hand in hand to defeat their enemy, the snippet captures the moment when Iron Man has a frontal fight with Thor. The two show off their superpowers by attacking each other in the forest.

Iron Man and Thor are joined in The Avengers by Captain America, The Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye. Recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D., the six superheroes team up to pull the world back from the brink of disaster sparked by Loki.

Starring as the armored hero and the God of Thunder respectively are Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth. Also supporting the movie are Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson.

Disney will release the Marvel comics movie in the U.S. on May 4.

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Johnny Depp Hit With Lawsuit After Bodyguards Tackled Disabled Woman at Concert

 An alleged incident involving Johnny Depp's bodyguards and a disabled woman at an Iggy Pop concert back in December 2011 has resulted in a lawsuit against the Hollywood actor. Claiming to have suffered "injuries to the extreme and outrageous humiliation" because of the incident, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday, April 16.

In the court documents, the woman dished that she attended the concert with her husband and was in her VIP seat when she was forcibly moved by Depp's bodyguards. She alleged that the guards were so rough in removing her from the VIP section that her shoes came off and her clothes became disheveled.

The woman, who claimed to be a medical professor at UC Irvine, went on to detail that the bodyguards also restrained her wrists and tried to rip her iPhone from her hands one finger at a time. The situation got worse when they handcuffed her and dragged her through the venue, causing her pants to fall off and "exposing her buttocks to the other Hollywood Palladium Theater patrons."

According to the woman, Depp was fully aware of what his security team was doing. In fact, she alleged that the Captain Jack Sparrow of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise was "supplying direct supervision and management of his security guards and directing their current and future actions."

Because of the scuffle, the woman claimed to have suffered severe injuries, including dislocated elbow, "cuts, bruising, scrapes, swelling, hyper-pigmentation and bleeding." She also said that the incident exacerbated her pre-existing condition. She allegedly has spondyloarthritis and fibromyalgia.

The woman is now seeking unspecified damages from Depp and the Hollywood Palladium for 12 causes of action, including negligence, assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and discriminatory practices in public accommodations.

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'Hunger Games' Beats 'Three Stooges' on Box Office, Breaks Another Record

 "The Hunger Games" is so far unbeatable on North American box office. For four weeks in a row, the novel-adapted movie claims the top spot on the chart, making it the first movie to secure the first place in four consecutive weekends since James Cameron's "Avatar" in 2009.

This week, the Jennifer Lawrence-starring fiction movie collects an estimated $21.5 million, dropping a slim 32% from the previous weekend. After 24 days playing in cinemas nationwide, the film takes in a total domestic cume of $337 million.

Slapstick comedy "The Three Stooges" lands on the runner-up spot on its debut weekend. Opening to an estimated $17.1 million, the reboot movie about dimwitted trio Moe, Larry and Curly appeals to mostly male audience which make up 59% of the ticket buyers.

The classic comedy earns a "B-" CinemaScore overall. "The movie rocks with those that it was made fore," says 20th Century Fox executive vp distribution Chris Aronson. "There is a whole new generation of Stooges fans now."

Filling the third spot is another newcomer "The Cabin in the Woods", which grabs around $14.8 million. Though receiving a "C" CinemaScore, the R-rated horror starring Chris Hemsworth pleases Lionsgate Films with its result. "We're pleased with the outcome," says Richie Fay, Lionsgate president of distribution.

Securing the fourth and fifth place respectively are the "Titanic" 3D and "American Reunion". The re-release film about the legendary RMS' sinking during its maiden voyage rakes in approximately $11.6 million for a total domestic gross of $44.4 million on its second weekend. Meanwhile, the R-rated sex comedy adds around $10.7 million to its $39.9 million domestic cume.

In the meantime, another new release "Lockout" fails to join the top five. Landing on the ninth place, the Guy Pearce-starring sci-fi movie takes in an estimated $6.2 million on its debut weekend. 

Top Ten Movies at Box Office for April 6-8:

1. "The Hunger Games" - $21.5 million
2. "The Three Stooges" - $17.1 million
3. "The Cabin in the Woods" 3D - $14.8 million
4. "Titanic" (3D) - $11.6 million
5. "American Reunion" - $10.7 million
6. "Mirror Mirror" - $7 million
7. "Wrath of the Titans" - $6.9 million
8. "21 Jump Street" - $6.8 million
9. "Lockout" - $6.2 million
10. "The Lorax" - $3 million

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New Battle Scenes Found in 'Amazing Spider-Man' International Trailer

 Some fresh action-packed scenes are unveiled in a new international trailer for "The Amazing-Spider Man". The Japanese promo video offers never-before-seen fight scenes between Spidey and the Lizard, as well as unveils a more comprehensive look at Peter Parker's origin as his parents left him when he was a child.

Director Marc Webb recently opened up that his version of "Spider-Man" will be different from Sam Raimi's. Webb claimed that his Spidey film will present a different take on the web-slinger's origin.

"I wanted to give the audience something new, so that started off with getting underneath the parent's story, which will unfold over probably a few movies," he told MTV News. "We don't totally wrap up that story in this first movie. It's sort of an ongoing mystery. That was something that was interesting to me."

"Amazing Spider-Man" will make its way out onto the U.S. cinemas on July 3. Filling the shoes of the titular hero is Andrew Garfield, while his real-life girlfriend Emma Stone portrays Parker's leading lady Gwen Stacy. Also supporting the Marvel superhero movie are Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Martin Sheen and Denis Leary.

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Kevin Feige Explains Why Ant-Man Is Excluded From 'The Avengers'

 Kevin Feige has explained why Ant-Man is excluded from "The Avengers" despite the fact that the hero is a regular member of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the original comic books. The Marvel Studios President of Production claimed that the exclusion was made because director Edgar Wright was too slow in delivering a standalone "Ant-Man" movie.

"Edgar's still working on that [Ant-Man] project, and it's closer than ever," Feige told Toronto Sun. "But it's been eight years we've been working with him, and we finally decided we couldn't keep putting more people in. If Ant-Man had come out four years ago, it would certainly have been part of the puzzle."

During the interview with the news site, Feige also revealed a spoilerish detail that one of the regular characters in Marvel comics will get killed in "The Avengers". Without mentioning who is that character, Feige said that the plot was actually his idea. "We wanted the audience to understand the stakes and not just assume because it's a franchise, no one will ever get hurt," he reasoned.

"So I was watching J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek' movie, and I'm a big 'Star Trek' nerd so this may have hit me more than other people, but when they killed Spock's mom, I was like, 'We have to do that!' " Feige added.

Slated for a May 4 U.S. release, "Avengers" will see Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye and The Hulk teaming up to defeat the God of Mischief, Loki. Lining up in the cast ensemble are Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Wedding Ceremony of Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood Likened to a Movie

 The last single member of Lady Antebellum has finally tied the knot. On Saturday, April 14, guitarist Dave Haywood exchanged wedding vows with fiancee Kelli Cashiola at Front Porch Farms in Ashland City, Tennessee, and several guests gushed the ceremony looked like something out of a movie.

Country trio Mockingbird Sun wrote on their Twitter, "The Dave Haywood/Kelli Cashiola wedding was awesome. Like a movie. Wish them the very best!" Offering similar comment was fellow guest Kyle Key, who tweeted, "Back from secret wedding location. What a wedding! The whole thing was straight out of a movie. Congrats Dave and Kelli!"

A photo provided to People uncovered that 29-year-old Haywood donned a sharp black suit and striped tie, while his 30-year-old bride, Cashiola, wore a lacy white dress with a sash tied at the small of her back. A white flower is tucked in the Warner Bros. Records executive's wavy brown hair in lieu of a veil.

Both of Haywood's bandmates, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott, were among the family and friends in attendance. A representative for the country musician also dished that singer/songwriter Dave Barnes provided the music for the outdoor ceremony which was followed by dinner and dancing.

Haywood and Cashiola have been friends for nearly six years. They stepped out as a couple for the first time on the red carpet of the CMA Awards in November 2011. He surprised her with a marriage proposal on December 19 as he set up a string of Christmas lights that spelled out "Will you marry me?" on the front of her house.

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Kim Kardashian Gets Compared to Jennifer Aniston for Playing Coy About Love Life

 Kim Kardashian has found herself being compared to Jennifer Aniston. Unfortunately, it was not for a positive reason. In fact, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star was being criticized by shock jock Howard Stern for playing it coy when it comes to the swirling speculations that she is dating Kanye West.

During an interview with AJ Calloway from Extra, Stern called Kardashian's coyness "insane". He then explained, "This is a girl who got famous revealing everything about her personal life, now... she thinks she's Jennifer Aniston, she's on there, 'I don't want to talk about Kanye, I don't want to speak about it, I don't read the tabloids, everybody back off.' "

Not stopping his dig there, the new "America's Got Talent" judge went on to say, "The second her show gets a dip in the ratings, she'll have Kanye out there in his underpants dancing around on her show." In the end, he concluded, "I mean, come on already, stop the nonsense, stop the madness."

Kardashian demurely declined to discuss the dating rumors during her recent appearance on the "Today" show. "I completely respect and understand that you have to ask these questions, but as I've said before, Kanye and I have been friends for years," she told host Ann Curry. "You never know what the future holds or where my life will take me."

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Artist of the Week: Carly Rae Jepsen

 Carly Rae Jepsen is sticking her claws in international music industry five years after graduating from "Canadian Idol". The 26-year-old got people hooked with her voice through "Call Me Maybe", which managed to break into the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Unlike fellow Canadian singer Justin Bieber who shot to stardom with his first album, Jepsen did not score that big with her first effort "Tug of War", which was released in 2008. She, however, redeemed it with her sophomore set "Curiosity", which peaked at number 6 on Canadian albums chart.

The latest album boasted her hit single "Call Me Maybe", which has become the first song by a Canadian artist to reach the top of Digital Songs chart since Bieber's "Baby". The single has also peaked at number 1 on songs chart in several other countries, including the U.K. and her native Canada.

Being reviewed by Bieber as "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard," "Call Me Maybe" got a music video which features appearance by the "Boyfriend" singer and his girlfriend Selena Gomez. Their collaboration does not end there since they have worked together on a "top-secret" song.

Promising it will come out soon, Jepsen teased, "It's a really lovely song. The way he presented it was pretty cool." On how Bieber proposed the idea to her, she shared, "It was my first time meeting him. I was at the studio, and he basically just said, 'What do you think of this song?' and I was like, 'Wow, I love it.' "

Jepsen has now signed with Interscope Records, which will help "bring her music to the rest of the world," and Scooter Braun, who is the manager of "Never Say Never" hitmaker Bieber.

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Seal Shares a Kiss With Delta Goodrem at 2012 Logie Awards

 Seal gets the media buzzing with his red carpet action at the 2012 Logie Awards. Attending Australia's television industry awards at Melbourne's Crown Palladium on Sunday, April 15 night, the estranged husband of Heidi Klum was caught on camera sharing a smooch with fellow singer Delta Goodrem.

Both were decked out in white with Seal donning a sharp white suit, and Goodrem wearing a full-length Grecian gown with cutaway back. The two have recently gone back to the single market. The former is in the middle of a divorce with Klum, and the latter had broken up with boyfriend Nick Jonas in February.

Seal and Goodrem worked together on the Australian version of "The Voice", and recently took to their Twitter accounts to celebrate its success. "Congratulations to #TheVoiceAu and a big thank you to all 2.9 million who watched," wrote Seal, while Goodrem tweeted, "THANKYOU AUS!! X #TheVoiceAu Official viewing figures just released, the biggest debut reality show in Australian TV history xo."

While Seal seemingly had fun in the Land Down Under, his estranged wife Klum spent her Sunday with their four children, 7-year-old Leni, 6-year-old Henry, 5-year-old Johan and 2-year-old Lou. All five of them were spotted enjoying a sunny spring weather at the Cold Water Park in Beverly Hills, California.

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Lindsey Vonn: My $1.7 Million Debt in Back Taxes Is an Important Lesson

 Lindsey Vonn has been slapped with $1.7 million tax lien by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to public records, the World Cup and Olympic champion skier and estranged husband Thomas Vonn owe $1,705,437 in delinquent federal taxes. She has since addressed the situation through her Facebook account.

"I am disappointed with this situation," the 27-year-old athlete wrote Sunday, April 15. "I just recently became aware of the outstanding balance and I have done everything in my power to settle it immediately. The money owed was for the 2010 tax year, which was filed on time, and it has been paid in full."

The Olympic gold medalist, who is going through a divorce from her husband, continued on to admit, "This is an important lesson for me." She added, "Not being in control of my finances and relying on someone else who you believed had your best interest at heart was a mistake and one I will not make twice."

Lindsey also vowed to pay the tax bill in a statement she e-mailed the Detroit News. "It is no secret that my last year off the mountain has been filled with many personal challenges," she stated. "This matter was only recently brought to my attention and I took immediate and deliberate steps to remedy the situation. I have made arrangements to pay in full the balance due."

The IRS filed the tax lien against Lindsey and her husband on April 2 with the Elko County Recorder in Nevada. The skier, whose sponsors include Red Bull, Under Armour, Procter and Gamble and Rolex, reportedly owes the income taxes from the year she won gold in Vancouver in 2010.

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'Breaking Dawn 2' Re-shooting With Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

 Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and some of the "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part II" cast are reuniting in a few weeks to shoot additional scenes. A hundred and fifty days before the movie hits theaters, director Bill Condon announced that the last installment in the "Twilight" series needs to fill some missing pieces.

"Our Part Two puzzle is finally coming into full view, and in a few weeks we'll be heading back north to pick up some additional shots - the last tiny missing pieces," Condon said in a letter for the movie's fans which was posted on the movie's official Facebook page. He revealed that the new shots will not include any dialogue and is rather technical, adding that Stewart and Pattinson would "pop in those gold contacts one last time".

Another piece of good news shared in the letter is the imminent promotional efforts. "I'm excited to report that before too long we'll have another trailer for you to decode," Condon wrote. "And wait until you see the first posters - they're unlike any Twilight images you've seen before."

The movie is still scheduled for November 16 premiere in the U.S.

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