Entertainment, Movies and Celebrity news for November 27, 2008

Beyonce checks into rehab to prepare for movie role
Beyonce spent some time in a drug rehab facility last year - to prepare for a new movie role. ANI

Britney Spears announces dates for UK leg of tour
Britney Spears has revealed the first details of her highly anticipated 2009 world tour. ANI

Jennifer Aniston to join beau John Mayers family at Thanksgiving
It looks like Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are taking their relationship to the next level. ANI

James Bond memorabilia up for grabs
Brit auction house Bonhams is auctioning off James Bond memorabilia at Londons Olympia on December 1. ANI

Madge winked at beau A-Rod during Miami gig?
Madonna might have been singing for her alleged beau Alex Rodriguez, while he beamed at the front row of the singers concert in Miami. ANI

Iconic roles that almost werent
Can you imagine All About Eve without Bette Davis, Rebel Without a Cause without James Dean, or The Graduate without Dustin Hoffman? Well, thats what wouldve happened if the directors got their initial choices for some of the most iconic roles in Hollywood history. ANI

Are Jude Law, Sadie Frost heading for reconciliation?
Hollywood actor Jude Law and his ex-wife Sadie Frost have fuelled rumours that they are on their way to reconciling, after being spotted together frequently. ANI

Kate Moss drenches paparazzi in freezing water
Supermodel Kate Moss drenched the paparazzi horde after she got fed up with them following her around. ANI

Photographer defends the topless Miley Cyrus picture calling it beautiful
After being slammed for clicking the photograph featuring Hollywood actress Miley Cyrus topless and looking over her shoulder, photographer Annie Leibovitz has defended the picture by calling it beautiful. ANI

Aretha Franklin want to give Smokey role to Terrence Howard
Aretha Franklin is thinking of giving Terrence Howard the role of Smokey Robinson in an upcoming biopic about the Queen of Soul. ANI

Kid Rock warns Duffy to stay away or hell get her pregnant
Kid Rock is so smitten by Welsh soul singer Duffy that he has even warned the sexy blonde to stay away from him or hell get her pregnant. ANI

Could Rosie ODonnells debut show save NBC?
American television host Rosie ODonnell debuts her show Rosie Live, a live variety show straight from Broadways Little Shubert Theater, on November 27. ANI

Orlando Blooms fiancee Miranda Kerr wants simple married life
Despite being one of Victorias Secret Angels, Aussie model Miranda Kerr has revealed that she would like to lead a simple married life with her boyfriend English actor Orlando Bloom. ANI

Tom Cruise adamant to take movie risks
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has revealed that he will continue to take risks with his films, insisting that some of his greatest hits were dubbed career suicide. ANI

Whitney Houston denies rekindling romance with hubby
American singer Whitney Houston has shot down reports of reuniting with ex-hubby Bobby Brown. ANI

Kim Cattrall, Sharon Stone poised to return for new Police Academy film
Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone may reprise their roles of comedy cops in a brand new Police Academy movie. ANI

Mark Ronson denies row with Amy Winehouse over Bond tune
Music Producer Mark Ronson, who had been rumoured to have had a tiff with Amy Winehouse, has denied that he and the singer had fallen apart. ANI

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt may have to marry again
Recently married The Hills stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt may have to tie the knot again - if their Mexico wedding fails to get registered in legal books. ANI

Is Kanye West dating a supermodel?
Rapper Kanye West is reportedly dating a supermodel named Sessilee Lopez to get over his split from fiancée Alexis Phifer. ANI

Michael Jackson may pen his memoir
Singer Michael Jackson is reportedly in talks to pen his autobiography. ANI

Will Smith to remake Korean controversial flick Oldboy?
Hollywood actor Will Smith is reportedly in talks to remake Korean movie Oldboy. ANI

Boy George was obsessed with spanking, claims male escort
Audun Carlsen, the male escort involved in Boy Georges case, told a court that the singer was obsessed with spanking him during a drug-fuelled nude photo shoot. ANI

PETA urging Jacko to save his giraffes
Michael Jackson is being urged by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to rescue the giraffes that used to roam on his Neverland Ranch from a hellish new home in Arizona. ANI

Witherspoon didnt wanted to win Oscar over public speaking fears
While most actors hope to win an Oscar once in their career, Reese Witherspoon was hoping that she doesnt land the prestigious honour in 2006 as she was scared to speak in front of an audience. ANI

Natalie Portman turns down nun role because she doesnt understand celibacy
Natalie Portman was in the running to play the role of an emotionally conflicted nun in new movie Doubt, but the actress turned down the part because she didnt understand celibacy. ANI

Britney to celebrate 27th bday with circus-themed party?
Britney Spears may blow the candles on her birthday cake in New York in a freaky, circus-themed bash, according to reports. ANI

Baz Luhrmann had many endings for Australia
Baz Luhrmann had many ways of ending the story of his latest flick Australia before he settled for the films final denouement. ANI

Naomi Campbells diamond rock sparks engagement rumours
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has raised eyebrows after being spotted with a huge diamond rock on her finger, according to reports. ANI

Russell Brands latest conquest is Che Guevaras granddaughter
Brit comedian Russell Brand, known for being a ladys man, has added another name to his impressive list of conquests - Che Guevaras granddaughter Lydia. ANI

Bollywood stars Oz fiances lucky escape in terror-hit Mumbai
An Adelaide-based fashion designer, who is in India for her wedding, said on Thursday that she was lucky to be alive after teenage gunmen shot and killed a man, just metres from the restaurant where she was holed up. ANI

Zac Efron reveals his Footloose plans after High School Musical 3
High School Musical 3 heartthrob Zac Efrons next project may be the remake of 1984 film Footloose, which will be directed by Kenny Ortega. ANI

Mariah Carey still upset over hubbys no-sex-before-marriage confession
Mariah Carey is still upset with hubby Nick Cannon over his candid comments about the couples no-sex-before-marriage pact. ANI

Mel Gibson sued $15mil by screenwriter of The Passion of the Christ
American-born Aussie actor Mel Gibson has been sued by a screenwriter, who claims he was underpaid for his work on the 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ. ANI

Britney Spears to include UK in her world tour
Popstar Britney Spears has announced that her world tour will cover the UK - with the only European shows on her forthcoming world tour. ANI

Hugh Jackman to play Harry Houdini in Broadway musical?
Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman is set to essay the role of famous magician and escapologist Harry Houdini in a Broadway musical, according to reports. ANI

Ledgers tragic death inspires new episode of TV drama Law and Order
Late actor Heath Ledgers unfortunate death has inspired a new episode of American TV drama Law and Order, according to reports. ANI

Judge lavishes praise on Blake Fielder-Civils drug battle progress
Amy Winehouses hubby Blake Fielder-Civil has entered the good books of a London judge following his progress against fighting drug addiction. ANI

Remembering what you love about your job is key to workplace happiness
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta suggests that absenteeism at offices can significantly reduce if employees simply rethink their jobs. ANI

Madonna hops off a private jet with A-Rod
Madonna has fuelled rumours of dating Alex Rodriguez after she was spotted getting off a private jet with the ace baseball player in Miami. ANI