Kim Kardashian Gotti Biopic Casting

Kim Kardashian as a Gotti Girl? It could happen, Hollywood spies say!

Kardashian — who cut her acting chops in 2008′s Disaster Movie and a guest stint on CSI: NY — is the rumored frontrunner for the role of Kim Gotti, the wife of reputed Gambino mobster John Gotti Jr., in an upcoming biopic about the bloodthirsty crime family.

Kim, described as a quiet, rarely photographed Mob bride, has six children with her husband of 21 years — who escaped a lengthy stint behind bars after the government tried unsuccessfully to convict him on racketeering charges no less than three times.

John Travolta and James Franco are reportedly on board to play John Sr. and John Jr., respectively, in the Gotti flick, currently in pre-production.

All we need now is Snooki in the role of Victoria Gotti and this mess will have all the markings of a Lifetime Original Movie!

Miley Cyrus Awarded Teen Leadership Prize

Miley Cyrus has been honored for her positive influence on the youth — just a month after teens themselves voted her Hollywood’s “Worst Influence on Young Women” for the second year running in an AOL poll.

The 18-year-old — whose wild public antics have left her estranged from her famous father, Billy Ray — was presented with the Global Action Youth Leadership Award by fellow former Disney starlet Hilary Duff during the Global Action Awards Gala on Friday. The award was in recognition of Cyrus’ work with the charity organization Blessings in a Backpack, the organization said. Miley is also chairwoman of her own charity initiative, the Get Ur Good On Campaign, which encourages teens to do something positive for their communities.

“I gotta tell you, I never thought I would get an award from Hilary Duff. This is like a dream come true for me, she inspired me. And now I’m here being able to inspire other kids. I’m very lucky and this is why I created Get Your Good On with Youth Service America,” Cyrus said during her acceptance speech.

Cross-eyed possum predicts Natalie Portman as Oscar

A cross-eyed possum in Germany is predicting this year’s Oscar winners. Following in the footsteps of Paul the Octopus – who predicted the World Cup football results — Heidi the possum is giving her tips for the Academy Awards. Each day the cute marsupial is being released in a pen, where she comes face to face with a row of fake Oscar statuettes. Whichever statue she touches with her paw first signifies the winner in that category. Last night (Tuesday) Heidi picked Black Swan star Natalie Portman to take home the Best Actress award. The possum made Portman her chosen one after sniffing around the trophies and walking in and out of her box. The hilarious footage was broadcast on Jimmy Kimmel’s US chat show. A picture of each actress was taped to each statuette — complete with cross eyes to make Heidi feel at home. Heidi, who is believed to be two-and-a-half-years-old, was abandoned outside an animal shelter in North Carolina in the United States with her sister Naira, and has been living at Leipzig Zoo in Germany since May last year.

Kate Moss’ night out turns violent

Kate Moss’ romantic night-out with fiance Jamie Hince ended on a violent note after the rocker ended up in a fight with the paparazzi.The 37-year-old and the ‘Kills’ frontman were heading out from a Soho nightclub when they were faced with a barrage of photographers.The model was quickly rushed into the waiting car by club security, and as photographers tried to click Moss from the back of the vehicle, her fiance jumped in to fend them off and ended up in a tussle before hitting the ground, reported The Daily Mail online.Security officers and police intervened to break up the brawl and Hince was let off to go home with his fiance.A dishevelled Hince picked himself up and brushed himself off before jumping into the back of the car.
The supermodel will marry Hince, 40, on July 2 at a still-to-be-revealed venue. The chief bridesmaid will be eight-year-old Lila Grace, her daughter from a relationship with magazine publisher Jefferson Hack.The couple have been together for three-and-a-half years, but became engaged only this month.Hince had proposed to her with a vintage ring and they had then moved into their new home, a $12 million mansion in North London.

Nicole Kidman recalls desperate attempts for baby

Nicole Kidman says that she was “desperate” in her attempts to have another child and will always be “grateful” to the surrogate mother who gave birth to her second daughter.

The Oscar winning actress recently welcomed baby Faith Margaret and is full of praise for the “wonderful woman” who gave birth to her.

The 43-year-old actress who is married to Australian country singer Keith Urban, also 43, opened up about her attempts to expand her family on the Australian TV show ’60 Minutes’.

The star who is nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her role in the drama ‘Rabbit Hole’, insists on not revealing the identity of the surrogate.

“Anyone who’s been in the place of wanting another child or wanting a child knows the disappointment, the pain and the loss that you go through trying. We were in a place of desperately wanting another child. I couldn’t get pregnant.

“She was the most wonderful woman to do this for us. I get emotional talking about it because I’m so grateful,” said Kidman.

Kidman already has two adopted children with her ex-husband Tom Cruise and a 2-year-old daughter, named Sunday Rose, with Urban.

Miley Cyrus Dad Wants Family Back Together

Miley Cyrus' father, Billy Ray, says he is working with his family to get back together.

"It is very important to me to work on mending my family right now," Cyrus, 49, told People in an exclusive statement.

Billy Ray had moved to his farm in Tennessee last fall and filed for divorce from Tish, his wife of 17 years.

Recently, in an interview to GQ magazine for its March issue, Billy Ray had said that he wished Disney channel's "Hannah Montana" had never happened because "the damn show destroyed my family."

He had also blamed Miley's handlers for the teen star's frequent derailments.

In his statement to People, Billy Ray, who is now back in LA, admitted his remarks to GQ magazine were "explosive, and unintentionally so."

"My family is the most important thing I have, and we are working together to make sure our future is stronger and healthier," he said.

Charmed Actress Alyssa Milano Is Pregnant

Alyssa Milano, best known for her role as a witch in the cult hit TV series ‘Charmed’, has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child.

The 38-year-old is expecting with her husband Dave Bugliari and confirmed the news on social networking website Twitter.

“Yes, it’s true. And we couldn’t be happier. Thank you for your warm wishes and love!,” she tweeted back to a fan’s query about pregnancy rumours.

The former child star married CAA agent Bugliari in August 2009 at his parents’ home in New Jersey.

She was briefly married to rocker Cinjun Tate of ‘Remy Zero’, divorcing in the same year they married in 1999. The actress’s other past partners include the late ‘Lost Boys’ star Corey Haim and Justin Timberlake.

Kim Kardashian Mesmerizing in Black at Fragrance Launch at Macy's

Kim Kardashian looked her stunning self in a black body hugging number at the launch of her new fragrance "Kim Kardashian" at Macy's in Glendale, CA on February 22.

The 30-year-old paired her embellished LBD with black Christian Louboutin platform pumps.

Her newly colored brown hair, styled in loose waves with middle parting, framed her face. Smoky eyes and nude lip gloss rounded her alluring looks.

After declaring that her twitter account had been hacked and restored, Kim tweeted her schedule:

"Come see me at Macy's Glendale tonight from 6-8pm! I'll be meeting the first 300 people who buy my fab fragrance package! See you there!"

Following the Macy event, Kim joined her family at an Armenian restaurant to celebrate her late father's birthday.

"Happy Birthday Dad! Celebrating at his favorite Armenian restaurant w the family! http://twitpic.com/42sgka" she tweeted along with a birthday cake photo saying Happy Birthday Robert.

Kim is flying into Dallas today for promoting the fragrance in the city.

Abigail Breslin Adorable at UK Photocall For Rango

Abigail Breslin dressed age appropriate in a black coat dress at the Rango Photocall at the Claridge's Hotel on February 22 in London.

The 14-year-old has done the voice over for Priscilla, a cactus mouse, in the film.

Abigail paired her knee length dress, belted at the waist, with black platform pumps and a gold circular pendant necklace.

Her lustrous long hair, styled in loose waves, draped her shoulders with an off center parting. Her glowing skin and a megawatt smile lit up the room.

She posed with co-star Isa Fisher on red carpet.

The young star, who started acting at age 9, will be next seen in The Wild Bunch, an animated film.

She will next start filming for New Year's Eve with co-stars HAlle Berry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Seth Meyers, Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele and Robert De Niro.

Gore Verbinski helmed computer-animated comedy, Rango, is due in theaters on March 4.

Halle Berry Sheer Delight at Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards 2011

Halle Berry looked gorgeous in a Elie Saab lace gown at the 13th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, CA on February 22.

The 44-year-old Monster's Ball star was honored with Lacoste Spotlight Award, which was presented to her by Samuel L. Jackson, who compared her to a stanza of music.

"My dear friend and colleague. Don't you love her name? It's like a stanza of music," Jackson said.

Berry's plunging gown was belted at the waist and had a cascading train.

Taking a minimalist approach to jewelry and makeup, she rocked her softly spiked up pixie cut.

Halle will soon start shooting for her next film, New Year's Eve, in New York. She rejoined the project recently after dropping out of it earlier, to look after her daughter Nahla in the midst of a custody dispute with ex-boyfriend and baby daddy Gabriel Aubry, from whom she split in April 2010.

She will be taking her daughter with her to New York for filming.

The Gary Marshall helmed film additionally stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Seth Meyers, Zac Efron, Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin and Robert De Niro.

Kate Middleton Makes a Point With Car Ride to Wedding

If there's one thing the Brits are known for, it's their homage to tradition. But with their upcoming wedding, Kate Middleton and Prince William plan to offer up a whole new take on it.

Now that official invites have made their way to no less than 1900 people, including royalty, prep school chums, heads of state, and close relatives and friends, the royal pair are set on putting their own stamp on tradition.

A prime example of this is the bride arriving by car rather than horse-driven carriage en route to Westminster Abbey.

A palace insider informs People magazine, "Catherine opted for a slightly lower-key arrival. She felt she would be arriving as Miss Middleton and leaving as HRH whatever, so that was the thinking behind it."

Also, a fitting reply to those who are keenly aware of the fact that Britain is facing some difficult economic times.

There's still hope for the romantics though. The general public will have a glimpse of the princess-bearing carriage as 28-year-old William and his fiancee, 29-year-old Kate make their exit from the abbey. People still recall the unforgettable sight of Diana, Princess of Wales when she looked outside her window on the way to her wedding in 1981.

The wedding will be followed by two receptions. The first will be a wedding brunch for 600 of canapes and champagne, hosted by the Queen. Prince Charles, will play host to the royal couple at seven p.m, holding a dinner dance for no less than 300 guests. Invitees will don evening gowns, including the new bride.

Amidst all of the excitement, the pair are doing their level best to make certain not every detail gets leaked ahead of the big day.

Buckingham Palace stated, "Prince William and Catherine are keen that some things be a surprise for that day, for their friends and family, and those watching around the world."

Given their wish to make their April 29 wedding their own, it's bound to be a memory that lasts forever.

Lindsay Lohan Offered Plea Deal With Jail Time, Remains in Denial

The DA offered Lindsay Lohan a plea deal in her felony theft case during a hearing on Wednesday, February 22.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Keith Schwartz made it clear to Lindsay that an plea deal will be an admission of her guilt and will involve jail time.

"You WILL be going to jail, period!" he said.

"I've never met you before the last court appearance... I treat everybody the same. I don't care that you're Lindsay Lohan vs. John Doe or Jane Doe. That doesn't affect me."

Judge Schwartz indicated that he would ask for a psychological evaluation of the troubled actress to determine the most appropriate sentence for her.

He also offered Lindsay some advice: Get a reliable, trustworthy sponsor, not related to her, to help her cope with "whatever stress or issues she has" and keep her away from substance abuse.

Lindsay and her lawyer, Shawn Holley have been given time till March 10 to dwell over the offer.

Lindsay can either return to Judge Schwartz's court with her decision, or take her Grand Theft case for a preliminary hearing to another judge, who will then also rule on her probation violation.

According to TMZ, minutes after leaving the courtroom, Lindsay told a confidant that she will not accept the plea deal.

"I didn't steal," she said.

Lindsay was a little more conservatively dressed for her court appearance today than the last time, when she wore a sexy white dress. This time she wore white pants, low cut black top and black shoes with towering heals.

Friends Hate Christina Aguilera’s New Beau Matt Rutler

Christina Aguilera’s Rebound Guy isn’t winning rave reviews from the singer’s tight-knit circle of friends, which includes socialite Nicole Richie and celebrity spinner Samantha Ronson. The pop powerhouse has been indulging in a spot of post-divorce partying since calling it quits with soon-to-be ex-husband Jordan Bratman last fall, but her friends say the messy new lifestyle has less to do with her split and more to do with her new man.

Xtina’s fella is a “bad influence on her” and “never tells her to slow down,” an informant tells PEOPLE Magazine.

Friends are concerned that Matt Rutler is no good for the now-single mom, who made headlines in the past few weeks for passing out at a party, fluffing the lines to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, and nearly tripping during a tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin at the Grammys.

That disapproval likely extends to Bratman — who had, until recently, remained at the family’s Beverly Hills mansion after his breakup with Christina in order to remain close to the former couple’s three-year-old son, Max. An awkward living situation made worse when Rutler reportedly moved in.

Alex Pettyfer Dianna Agron Split

They might be one seriously steamy onscreen couple, but what the heck happened to Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer once the cameras were turned off?

Agron, who plays bubbly cheerleader Quinn on Glee, has called it quits with her 20-year-old British boyfriend, Us Weekly snoops scooped on Friday. The I Am Number Four co-stars had dated for just over a year before an unnamed source close to the couple revealed they’d broken up.

Alex recently gushed about his former girlfriend to daytime chat show host Ellen DeGeneres. “She’s an amazing woman and she’s got this old school, classic movie star elegance to her. She’s amazing.”

Though the couple have been the product of engagement rumors over the past few months, things apparently weren’t all that “Gleeful” behind closed doors.

Could Pettyfer’s Beastly co-star Vanessa Hudgens? Grab your popcorn! We feel a scandal coming on…

Madonna “Furious” With Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” topped the Billboard Hot 100 and set a record on iTunes when the new-age anthem about acceptance and embracing differences premiered online earlier this month. But for all its record-breaking, the smash single’s woken a sleeping giant in the form of pop culture luminary Madonna. The single has been seeped in criticism over its uncanny resemblance to Madonna’s 1989 hit “Express Yourself” – and The Material Girl is furious that Gaga is telling people that she’s co-signing those similarities.

Just last week, The Gaga appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show, where she claimed that Madonna had emailed her a “blessing” to release “Born This Way,” despite the comparisons between the new song and the one Madge made gold all of those years ago.

“I got an e-mail from her people and her, sending me their love and complete support on behalf of the single and if the queen says it shall be, then it shall be,” Gaga said at the time.

FACT: Madonna’s representative informed CNN’s Headline News Entertainment that she is unaware of the existence of any email Madge sent to Gaga. Not cool in Madonna’s book, say insiders.

“Madonna is on a war footing and you can expect to see a spectacular response in due course,” a source close to the 52-year-old’s camp yapped to Australia’s NW Magazine this week. “She’s been really impressed with Lady Gaga up until now, but this time she has gone a little too far.”

The “Borderline” singer’s also branded Gaga’s appearance at this month’s Grammy’s -which saw the 23-year-old rocking blonde hair extensions in a high ponytail reminiscent of Madge’s 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour – as “disrespectful.”

“This is just the kind of challenge Madonna thrives on. She has seen countless pretenders come and go, but she still sees herself as the Queen of the Music Industry and it’s high time people were reminded of that.”

Lindsay Lohan Cast As Detective In First Post-Rehab Role “Escaping The Game”

Lindsay Lohan has been cast in her first film role since spending several months behind bars and confined to rehab. In the best example of art imitating life to hit Hollywood since Lady Gaga arrived at the 2011 Grammy Awards dressed as a rotten egg, the trouble-prone ex-child star has landed the lead role in an upcoming comedy-drama about celebrities who struggle with the pitfalls of fame.

She’ll play a gumshoe (That’s vintage speech for detective…) investigating the mysterious deaths of several celebrities in Escaping the Game, according to the film’s director, Nathan Folks.

“She wants to do it,” says Folks, who has cast the actress to co-star alongside Chris Zylka. “We can get her insured if she is with someone who is keeping an eye on her 24/7. Lindsay and I’ve discussed it and she’s already agreed to the condition.”

Shakira Harvard University Artist Of The Year 2011

Tyra Banks isn’t the only big name buzzing around the campus of Harvard University these days. The student body at America’s oldest and most-respected institution of higher learning have selected hip-shaking humanitarian Shakira as their 2011 Harvard University Artist of the Year.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer will be presented with a trophy at Harvard’s annual Cultural Rhythms Ceremony in Cambridge on Saturday. Shakira’s arsenal of hits — like “She Wolf” and “Waka Waka” — and her work to bring equal access to a quality education to children all over the world made the star a shoe-in for the honor, says S. Allen Counter, director of The Harvard Foundation.

“The students and faculty of the Harvard Foundation are honored to present multiplatinum artist Shakira with the 2011 Artist of the Year award. Her contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity have been applauded by people throughout the world, and she is greatly admired worldwide for her humanitarian efforts through her Barefoot Foundation.”

Jennifer Aniston Cut Hair

So Long, Long Locks! The Beeb is just one of the big names in Hollywood reaching for a pair of scissors this week. Jennifer Aniston is saying goodbye to her sunkissed mane hot on the heels of Justin Bieber doing the unthinkable and chopping off his trendsetting shaggy ‘do! On Tuesday, the eternally-single actress showed up at a Madrid photocall for her new comedy Just Go With It sporting a sassy chin-length bob!

Alyssa Milano Pregnant

Congrats to actress Alyssa Milano! The former Who’s the Boss? actress, now 38, and her 32-year-old husband Dave Bugliari — who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in New Jersey almost two years ago — are expecting their first child.

“They’re just over the moon. They are so excited,” says a friend.

“Yes, it’s true. And we couldn’t be happier,” Alyssa confirmed in a Tweet of her own this afternoon.

The baby is due in early fall. The mother-to-be will next be seen on the silver screen in Garry Marshall’s New Year’s Eve, an ensemble romantic comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Sofia Vergara, Josh Duhamel, and Halle Berry.

Kate Middleton Tips Philip Treacy To Design Royal Wedding Hats

More Royal Wedding News! Kate Middleton has commissioned Irish hat designer-to-the-stars Philip Treacy to create the head-toppers for the wedding party at her spring nups to Britain’s Prince William.

“There are going to be some flamboyant creations…Kate is keen on wearing something fabulous in the evening as well,” says a source.

If Treacy’s name sounds familiar, it should. The fashionisto is the man behind a bevy of bizarre hats made popular by quirky style star Lady Gaga. Does Ms. Germanotta’s telephone-shaped topper ring a bell? He’s also a favorite of Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

Kate and Wills are set to tie the knot at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29.