Johnny Depp talks about Vanessa Paradis Split

NM164806_a_102766cIn an interview with Rolling Stone, Johnny Depp finally opened up about his split from Vanessa Paradis. The two of them ended their relationship last year after spending 14 years together.

The actor said: “The last couple years have been a bit bumpy. At times, certainly unpleasant, but that’s the nature of break-ups, I guess, especially when there are kiddies involved. Continue reading

Robert Pattinson spending summer in Canada

robert_pattinson_635910This summer Robert Pattinson is heading to Canada. The actor will rent a house at a lake in Toronto throughout July and August. He will be staying there with his sister Lizzie and he is planning to spend his vacation relaxing and writing music.

A source close to the actor told the Daily Star newspaper: ”Rob is renting a house in Bloor West Village in Toronto for July and August. Rob needs time away from showbiz drama and loves having his family around him. Continue reading

Jason Statham got the role in ‘Hummingbird’ thanks to David Fincher

450515-stathamIt was David Fincher’s advice that got Jason Statham the role in Steven Knight’s new movie Hummingbird. Filmmaker Knight asked several experienced Hollywood directors for some tips before he started the whole project and Fincher was the one to suggest Statham for the lead role as a homeless former soldier.

Steven spoke to the reporters at London premiere on Monday and said: “When I decided to direct my screenplay, I spoke to a lot of directors I’d worked with for advice and David Fincher told me the only person he would cast in this role would be Jason Statham. Continue reading

Channing Tatum to produce TV sitcom

1354717507_channing-tatum-articleWarner Bros TV is developing a new sitcom Nicky, which will be produced by Channing Tatum and his friend and colleague Nick Zano will star in the half-hour comedy.

Channing wrote on his Facebook: ”We’ve spent many nights laughing our asses off with our pal Nick Zano and his tales of being raised in a multi-generational house of seven women in New Jersey. And now we’re so proud to announce that we’re bringing those stories to your home! Look out for NICKY, a new sitcom from Warner Bros TV, starring Nick and produced by us, next year!”

Salma Hayek offended by MTV movie awards bosses

SalmaHayek_600-400-10-24-11Actress Salma Hayek didn’t want to pre-record a video acceptance speech for the MTV Movie Awards because of the fact that her category for Best Latino Actor wouldn’t be televised.

She told InStyle magazine, “When they told me I might win, I was asked to tape a message saying thank you. But the thing is, this particular award isn’t televised. Continue reading

Angelina Jolie working to make cancer gene testing more affordable

jolie-salutes_2562526bAfter revealing that she had a preventive double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie is focused on helping other women with same health issues she has.

The actress had to undergo the surgery because after testing she found out that she carried the “faulty” gene Brca1 which means that she had an 87 per cent risk of developing breast cancer. Now she wants to make it possible to lower the cost of the gene testing so more women could have the tests done. Continue reading

Samuel L. Jackson: ‘Pulp Fiction’ keeps me young

samuel-l-jacksonRole of hitman Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction is what keeps Samuel L. Jackson feel young. This 1994 movie has become a classic and so, whenever a new generation gets to watch it for the first time, there are a lot of teenagers who think Samuel is the coolest villain ever.

“Nobody knew that film would have the crossover and the legs, I guess through history, that it has right now. I get a whole new group of fans every year. When kids come of age, all of a sudden they get to watch Pulp Fiction and it’s like, ‘Oh my god, you are so cool,’ so I get to be cool all over again,” Jackson said.

Kate Winslet’s baby to fly to space?

kate_winslet_635533Kate Winslet‘s  unborn baby might be the youngest person to fly into space. Kate is expecting a child with her husband Ned Rocknroll and Ned’s uncle Sir Richard Branson, who is a business tycoon, offered the baby a free flight on his Virgin Galactic program.

A source told The Sun newspaper: ”Richard’s told Kate and Ned they can go up any time and the same goes for their new arrival.”

The actress and her husband are already on the list of passengers who will go on a trip to space. The flight is due to happen on December 25th this year.

Matt Prokop and Amanda Bynes in new Twitter war

Prokop049Modern Family star Matt Prokop has joined the list of celebrities who got into an online conflict with Amanda Bynes.

Matt got irritated by Amanda’s tweet that said: “If you’re not hot I don’t care about you.” The 22-year-old actor replied: “‘If you’re not hot I don’t care about you…’ look in a mirror… Stop getting work done. Save what’s left.” Continue reading

Michael Shannon flabbergasted to be offered ‘Man of Steel’ role

Michael+Shannon+yR3VROwTkIimMichael Shannon reveals that he was thunderstruck when he was offered a role in the new Superman movie. The actor plays General Zod in Man of Steel and he took the part without even seeing the script.

He told Daily Telegraph: ”When I got a call from director Zack Snyder saying, ‘Come to my house in Pasadena, I want to pitch you ‘Man of Steel’, I was a little flabbergasted. I wasn’t aware that I was in that club. Continue reading