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Oprah loses top spot on Forbes list


Oprah loses top spot on Forbes list

The "Queen of Daytime" is no longer the most powerful celebrity, at least according to the latest Forbes Celebrity 100 list . Oprah got knocked out of first place by Lady Gaga.Another young singer took third

Photos of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss released


Photos of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss released

The first photos of actress Jennifer Lawrence as the scrappy Katniss Everdeen from the upcoming movie "The Hunger Games" have been released. Lawrence will be joined in the film by a pop singer's on-again/off-again boyfriend  and a "30 Rock" actress

'House' star not returning next season?


'House' star not returning next season?

According to reports, one "House" star won't be returning next season .Next season will be the last for another crucial character

ABC picks up 'Charlie's Angels' show


ABC picks up 'Charlie's Angels' show

Actress Drew Barrymore's, 36, latest project, a TV remake of the 1970's show "Charlie's Angels," was recently picked up by ABC.  Barrymore  is producing the new show starring Minka Kelly, a soap opera actress and an Australian model.

Janssen peers through director's lens



Janssen peers through director's lens
Getting downsized out of screen roles is inevitable for most actors — and particularly actresses — as they get into their 40s and beyond. With her writing-directing debut, Famke Janssen is taking the do-it-yourself route to ensuring she still has a film career.
Janssen's mother-son comic drama "Bringing Up Bobby," starring Milla Jovovich, is playing in the huge movie market that accompanies the Cannes Film Festival, where the filmmaker hopes to find distributors to put it into theaters in the United States and elsewhere.

The 46-year-old Janssen aims for a career balance of acting and directing.

"I'm hoping that I can juggle both for a little bit, at least," Janssen said in an interview. "The older you get as a woman, the less parts you'll have just by nature. And then I really don't want to go down the whole plastic surgery route and become obsessed with the way I look, which is very much a part of being an actress, sadly.

Janssen, who played telepath Jean Grey in the "X-Men" franchise and a James Bond villain who crushes victims with her legs in "GoldenEye," took a couple of years off from big-screen acting to raise money to get her own film off the ground.

"Bringing Up Bobby" stars Jovovich as Ukrainian con artist Olive, a brash, boisterous woman raising her young son in Oklahoma through a variety of schemes and grifts. Bobby (Spencer List) adores his mom, but Olive is forced to decide if he might have a better future in the custody of a grieving couple (Bill Pullman and Marcia Cross) who take an interest in the boy.

Janssen wrote the screenplay based on a story idea she and her boyfriend, Cole Frates, came up with. A native of the Netherlands who moved to New York City to work as a model in her late teens, Janssen said she was inspired by her own experiences as an immigrant observing America, particularly in heartland states such as Oklahoma, where Frates grew up.

"I just wanted to play around with the idea of what is it like to look from the outside into a country? What's the perception?" Janssen said. "Then very much the idea of living the American dream, which I feel like I'm the perfect example of. America's a land of immigrants and people who come there with big dreams, and that's my journey. It's Olive's journey."

Potential financial backers asked Janssen why she did not simply play the lead herself. Janssen did that once on a short film she directed years ago and decided she did not want to work in front of and behind the camera at the same time again.

The workload becomes too heavy, and the demands of acting would have pulled her away from her duties as director, Janssen said.

She also got tired of looking at herself on film.

"I couldn't stand it in the editing room. 'Oh my God, me again. I can't! I'm terrible in this movie! I hate myself!'" Janssen said. "Also, I did not want to be in the makeup trailer. It's very different. There's a lot of men who direct movies and act in them, but they don't have to sit in the makeup trailer for two hours getting ready. ... I only wanted to be on set, and it was spectacular. I loved every minute of it."

Since finishing "Bringing Up Bobby," Janssen has gone back to work as an actress for hire in "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters," a dark twist on the fairy tale in which the young siblings (Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton) grow up to become bounty hunters of the supernatural. Janssen plays the head witch in the action tale, due out next year.

Janssen said it was a challenge rejoining the troops and taking orders after being in charge on her own movie set. While she seeks out acting jobs to pay the bills, Janssen will be developing projects she can direct herself on the side.

'Office' star expecting


'Office' star expecting

Jenna Fischer, 37, better known as "Pam Beesly" from NBC's "The Office," is pregnant.  This will be the first child for Fischer and her husband, who got married last year

Bristol Palin lands reality TV show


Bristol Palin lands reality TV show

Just days after showcasing her new look, Bristol Palin has landed a reality TV show .The show will reportedly will follow the young mother as she moves from Alaska to L.A. to live with a former "Dancing With the Stars" co-star

Alicia Silverstone is a new mom


Alicia Silverstone is a new mom

"Clueless" actress Alicia Silverstone, 34, has given birth to her first child, a boy.Silverstone and rock singer husband Christopher Jarecki have been married for five years.

Veteran added to 'Hunger Games' cast


Veteran added to 'Hunger Games' cast

Veteran actor Stanley Tucci will be joining the ever-growing cast of "The Hunger Games" to take on the role of Caesar Flickerman. The role of Effie Trinket was recently filled by a "30 Rock" star.

Abdul, Cowell reunite


Abdul, Cowell reunite

Former “American Idol” judge  Paula Abdul, 48, reportedly is reuniting with former co-worker Simon Cowell for “The X Factor.” A British pop superstar and a Grammy-winning producer  round-out the lineup of judges. Find out who will be the co-hosts of the U.S. version of the popular British show.

Beckham’s baby shower


Beckham’s baby shower

Former “Spice Girl” Victoria Beckham, 37, is expecting her fourth child ,and pal Eva Longoria hosted a baby shower for her. Beckham and her superstar husband, David, attended the royal wedding.

Portman to quit acting?


Portman to quit acting?

“Thor” actress Natalie Portman, 29, reportedly is considering quitting acting..The pregnant actress is engaged to baby daddy and new face of YSL

Is Jodie Foster cooler on Gibson


Is Jodie Foster cooler on Gibson

Actress and director Jodie Foster has staunchly defended friend and “Beaver” co-star Mel Gibson – until recently. Her defense appeared to be less strong on “Late Show With David Letterman” leading to speculation that she might be changing her mind.

Experts ask for delay in Knox appeal


Experts ask for delay in Knox appeal

Independent forensic experts are asking for more time to prepare for the Amanda Knox appeal Twenty-six-year-old Knox was convicted of killing British student Meredith Kercher

Mark Zuckerberg buys new mansion


Mark Zuckerberg buys new mansion

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may be worth billions but the savvy tech icon has upgraded to a relatively modest new home.Zuckerberg's 5,600-square-foot, five-bedroom home with a salt water pool will be located just 10 minutes from Facebook headquarters

Cameron Diaz discusses marriage


Cameron Diaz discusses marriage

"Bad Teacher" star Cameron Diaz, 38, was asked in an interview what she thought of marriage The star also revealed what it's like to date one of the biggest stars in baseball.

More celebrity news:

Find out what Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon named their twins.

See what John Krasinski said about falling for wife Emily Blunt.

Which Hollywood star remarried her first husband?

Ricardo Chavira arrested for DUI


Ricardo Chavira arrested for DUI

"Desperate Housewives" star Ricardo Chavira, 39, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Chavira reportedly failed to pass a field sobriety test.

More troubled celebrities:

This MLB player was recently arrested for a DUI.

See which NFL player is facing a backlash over his tweets about Osama bin Laden and 9/11.

Find out which star was arrested for public intoxication at a restaurant.

Maxim's 'Hot 100' of 2011


Maxim's 'Hot 100' of 2011

Maxim magazine has released its "Hot 100" of 2011 list. Taking the top spot and earning the title of "the hottest woman of 2011" is a British Victoria's Secret model and star of the newest "Transformers movie.

Other notable women on the list are:

* A new princess
* A star of "Black Swan"
* A "Hunger Games" star
* A "Bad Teacher"
* A young country music star
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Find out who else made the list.

More entertainment news:
Find out what hint Mariah Carey gave about the names of her twin babies.

See which "Desperate Housewives" star was arrested for DUI.

Which stars won Webby Awards?

Shania Twain releases painful memoir


Shania Twain releases painful memoir

Former country superstar Shania Twain, 47, has released her new memoir.In the book, Twain discusses her painful divorce from her husband of 14 years, Mutt Lange.Twain also talks about being poverty stricken and her abusive family.

More notable memoirs:

As he is working on his memoir, one star has said he plans to "put the past behind him."

Find an excerpt from Steven Tyler’s upcoming "wild" memoir.

See which actress claimed in her memoir that she was a victim of incest and sexual abuse.

Kelly Price releases first R&B album in years


Kelly Price releases first R&B album in years

R&B singer Kelly Price is releasing a new album for the first time since "Priceless" came out.Last December, Price won a Grammy nomination for the album's opening track.

More music news:

What band led by an ex-Nirvana musician just released a new album?

A dance-pop diva just gave birth to twins.

What album is once again tops on the Billboard 200 albums chart?