Celeb News Aggregate
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Ben Affleck is in talks to star in Mike Judge’s comedy Extract. The actor would play an ambulance-chasing lawyer in the film which centers on a flower extract factory owner, who's dealing with workplace problems and a streak of bad luck, including his wife's affair with a gigolo, says Variety.
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Movie star Matt Damon is a father again--his wife Luciana Barroso gave birth to the couple's second child on Wednesday.
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Musician Isaac Hayes has died. He was 65.
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Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon pledged their support for presidential hopeful Barack Obama at a fundraising event in Miami on Saturday.
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Ben Affleck's mother has become the latest person to slip up about her daughter-in-law Jennifer Garner's baby news, reportedly confirming Hollywood's worst-kept secret at a family wedding.
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This year's Democratic National Convention (DNC) is becoming a haven for Hollywood A-listers: Ben Affleck, Quentin Tarantino and Spike Lee have reportedly booked their appearances at the event.
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MGM is, like, so developing a Valley Girl remake--and this time it’s a musical. In trade reports today, word is that the update will meld the narrative with classic ‘80s tunes in a novel twist on the cult comedy.
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Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are expecting their second child, confirms actor Victor Garber.
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New mom Jennifer Lopez has closed her Pasadena, California, restaurant.
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Actor Ben Affleck has hit out at stars who use charity campaigns to promote their own careers.
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Harrison Ford is considering reprising another of his big-screen action heroes--his role as special agent Jack Ryan.
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Pamela Anderson, Ben Affleck and Marcia Cross are heading to Washington, D.C., later this month--to attend the White House Press Correspondents Association Dinner.
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Jack Ryan is back. That’s the plan that Paramount Pictures has in mind with Sam Raimi in negotiations to spearhead a new franchise.
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Jennifer Garner was left nervous and lost for words after Gary Busey confronted her on the red carpet at the Oscars--and kissed her.
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Hollywood stars George Clooney, Ben Affleck and wife Jennifer Garner were among the stars in attendance at the coveted National Board of Review of Motion Picture awards on Tuesday night, despite the ongoing writers strike.
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Ethan and Joel Coen's movie No Country for Old Men has triumphed at the 2008 Critics' Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
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Actress Jennifer Garner has been named as the 2007 West Virginian of the Year by her hometown newspaper.
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Ben Affleck is just another one of the celebrity names that appears in Hollywood madam Jody 'Babydoll' Gibson's list of former clients.
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' baby girl had her first taste of the Oscars Saturday when she accompanied her dad to Academy Awards rehearsals at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
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Troubled pop star Britney Spears checked herself into an inpatient rehab facility in Los Angeles yesterday.
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Movie pals Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are looking to team up professionally again--as co-directors.
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Ensemble drama Babel leads the nominations at next year's Golden Globe Awards, boasting seven nods including Best Dramatic Picture and an acting accolade for star Brad Pitt.
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Ben Affleck is relieved he never married ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez and admits their engagement was a mistake.
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Narc director Joe Carnahan will direct an adaptation of James Ellroy's sequel to L.A. Confidential.
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Oliver Stone's gripping 9/11 drama World Trade Center was named Best Film in the first major awards show of the 2006/2007 season, beating out Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at the Hollywood Awards last night.
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Ben Affleck was so sure he would miss out on the top acting prize at the Venice Film Festival, he flew back home to Los Angeles early.
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Russell Simmon's wife busted for pot possession, J.Lo ready to begin on "Phase Two" of her life, "Fahrenheit" screened in Bush's hometown, more...
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Actress Liv Tyler is expecting her first child with rocker husband Royston Langdon, frontman of the band Spacehog. Also in the news, Ben Affleck wins big poker payoff; Michael Moore fights Fahrenheit rating.
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Forbes names Mel Gibson as most powerful celebrity; Andy Dick pleads not guilty to marijuana charges; and Madonna takes Esther as her Kabbalah name. Plus find out how Bono got caught smoking and get the skinny on reactions to Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11.
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Hollywood.saw sharp declines across the board at the box office over the post-Thanksgiving weekend as moviegoing gave way to holiday shopping.
Buena Vista/Disney and Pixar's G-rated computer-animated blockbuster "Toy Story 2" held on to first place in its third weekend with a 50% drop that reflected how most films in the marketplace performed.
"Toy 2" snapped up a still hefty estimated $28.30 million (-50%) at 3,238 theaters (+2 theaters, $8,734 per theater). Its total is approximately $117.3 million, heading for a domestic theatrical total of $250 million-plus.
"Toy 2's" per-theater average was the highest for any film playing in wide release last weekend. Directed by John Lasseter, it features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wayne Knight, Laurie Metcalf, Este
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Shrek 2 Hits Record Number of Theaters, Vincent Gallo's Brown Bunny Comes to U.S., Online Bets Taken on Celeb Poker Players Leonardo DiCaprio Ben Affleck Lou Diamond Phillips Ed Norton Matt Damon Jerry Seinfeld Liza Minnelli Johnny Cash
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Don't count on seeing any films in the future starring real-life celerity couple Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. Also: Arnold Schwarzenegger The Simpsons The Drew Carey Show Dave Chappelle Dave Chappelle's Family History of the World Jodie Foster Flight Plan Gurinder Chadha The Closet
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Michael Jackson pleaded not guilty today in a Santa Maria, Calif., court to charges of child molestation and conspiracy involving child abduction and extortion. Also: John C. Reilly Lars von Trier Manderlay Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Christina Aguilera Ben Affleck Angelina Jolie Jessica Dee Darren James PRISM awards Billy Bob Thornton Bad News Bears
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News, April 14: : The Passion of the Christ Looking for TV Exposure, Ewan McGregor Takes Motorcycle Trip, Ben Affleck Goes on the "Road," Barbara Walters Billy Crystal Dolly Parton Christopher Plummer Queen Latifah Andie MacDowell
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Box office analysis for March 28, 2004. Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Ladykillers The Passion of the Christ Dawn of the Dead Jersey Girl Taking lives Starsky and Hutch Hidlago Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Secret Window
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John 'J.J.' Jackson, one of the first MTV on-air personalities, died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack while driving home from dinner in Los Angeles. Also: Catherine Zeta-Jones Donald Trump Janet Jackson Ben Affleck Jon Stewart Morgan Freeman Djimon Hounsou Alicia Silverstone Beauty Shop
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Billy Bob Thornton Denies Cheating on Angelina Jolie, Ben Affleck Wants His Razzies, Bo Derek Lobbies for Horses Mary-Louise Parker and Christopher Walken James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Mandy Moore Kate Winslet John Turturro Tom Jones Bruce Springsteen Sandra Bullock
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Believe it or not, the Oscars weren't the only awards show to take place over the weekend. The Razzie Awards, which "honor" the worst films of the year, were handed out Saturday night in a conference room at a Sheraton hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. Also: Kevin Costner Mel Gibson Michael Jackson Independent Spirit Awards Sofia Coppola Martha Stewart R Kelly MTV Presents Britney Spears Onyx Hotel Tour 2004 John Kerry Howard Stern
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Many listeners who regularly listen to shock jock Howard Stern's nationally syndicated show were in for a surprise this morning. Also: Martin Bashir Living With Michael Jackson Martin Lawrence Kevin Smith Riley Keough Wesley Scantlin Doonesbury Robert Rodriguez Sin City
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Blake trial postponed, more
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News, Feb. 2: Jennifer Lopez "Not Brokenhearted," Russell Crowe Injured While Training for Film, Harvey Weinstein Blames Cold Mountain Snub on Timing Michael Jackson Mel Gibson The Passion of the Christ Barry Manilow Alex Trebek
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Jennifer Lopez will no longer be sporting the infamous 6.1-carat pink diamond Harry Winston solitaire given to her by Ben Affleck. Bennifer, folks, has called it quits--for good. One of Lopez's publicists confirmed The Associated Press today that Lopez ended the engagement.
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Jennifer Lopez Hits Hot List, 254 Films in Competition for Academy Awards, CBS Wins Ratings Thanks to Michael Jackson Interview Katie Holmes Chris Klein
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New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the third and final installment in director Peter Jackson's fantasy epic, continued its reign at the box office with a cork popping take of $51.2 million* over the holiday weekend. The Top 10: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Cheaper by the Dozen Cold Mountain Something's Gotta Give Paycheck Mona Lisa Smile Pter Pan The Last Samurai Bad Santa Elf
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"Rings" Bears Much Gold, Affleck Visits Iraq, Airport Gets Hope-ful
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Country singer Wynonna Judd, who was arrested last month for drunk driving near Nashville, Tenn., will lose her driver's license for one year and must perform 200 hours of community service. Also: Robin Wliiams Ben Affleck The Wedding Planner Jennifer Lopez Heidi Klum Mary J Blige Prime-Time Nielsen Ratings Mena Suvari Kip Pardue
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David Letterman, Regina Lasko, John Ritter, James Garner, Suzanne Pleshette, Mary Carey, Mel Gibson, Julie Thacker, Mike Scully, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Jay-Z, Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters, Mel Brooks, Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Noam Murro, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube, Vin Diesel
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Madonna Comments on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Antics, P. Diddy Investigates Sweatshop Hullabaloo, Miller to Host CNBC Show Macaulay Culkin Paul McCartney Tommy Chong Dean Cain
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Sony Pictures Entertainment, the studio behind the smash hits Bad Boys 2 and Anger Management, has passed $1 billion in gross box office receipts in North America for the second year in a row.
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The Walt Disney Co. has pulled the plug Monday on its Ben Affleck matrimonial comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past--just four weeks before it was set to begin production. Also: Jennifer Lopez Courteney Cox Arquette Dvaid Arquette Hollywood Film Festival Rob Howard Gore Verbinski Pirates of the Caribbean Johnny Depp Diane Lane Geoffrey Rush Alison Lohman Scarlett Johansson Orlando Bloom MPAA Mel Gibson The Passion of Christ Jim Caviezel Clay Aiken Elliott Smith Steve Buscemi Liv Tyler Casey Affleck
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News, Oct. 17: Ben Affleck Doesn't Label Jen as Fiancée, Former KISS Guitarist Injured in Shooting Spree, Part of Roy Horn's Skull Removed Pamela Anderson Kill Bill
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Star Nicole Kidman, who won an Oscar for her performance in the 2002 drama The Hours, won undisclosed libel damages and an apology Tuesday from the British tabloid Sun that reported in March she had had an affair with her Cold Mountain costar Jude Law, which led to the breakup of his marriage. Also: Jersey Girl Kevin Smith Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck Gigli Martha Stewart Ally Hilfiger Jamie Gleicher Bridgette Wilson-Sampras Shopgirl Anand Tucker Steve Martin
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"The Passion" Trailer Stirs the Internet, Steve Martin To Be Next "Pink Panther," Mel Gibson Val Kilmer Arnold Schwarzenegger Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Mark Ruffalo Tom Cruise Michael Mann
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Charges against Ben Affleck were dropped Tuesday after officials in New Hanover County, North Carolina said they found no evidence to support a woman's claims that the Pearl Harbor threatened to kill her.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Really Over?, Calif. Candidates Appear on Jay Leno, Arnold Schwarzenegger Airs Political Commercials Katharine Hepburn Mel Gibson John Waters Tracey Ullman Chris Issak Johnny Knoxville Selma Blair
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With the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pushing the date of its annual Oscar ceremony up a month to Feb. 29, many speculated the usual rush of year-end Oscar hopefuls would also plow ahead. Also Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Survivor: Pearl Islands Emmy Gift Bags Alex Yemenidjian Paul McCartney David Blaine Jackie Collins
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Colin Farrell Becomes a Father, Cris Judd's Dad Speaks Out on Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Bono Clashes With President Bush Britney Spears Madonna Sean P. Diddy Combs John Larroquette Whoopi Goldberg
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez call it quits, at least temporarily
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The much-hyped nuptials between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, which was to take place Sept. 14, have reportedly been postponed.
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The soon-to-be-marrieds Jennifer Lopez talks about how she and Ben Affleck think the recent strip club story is no big deal.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Set Date; Arnold Schwarzenegger "Egged" On; Juanes Sweeps Latin Grammy Awards Rachel Welch Everybody Loves Raymond Jada Pinkett Smith Tom Cruise
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Filmmakers Kyle Rankin and Efram Potelle, the subject of HBO's Project Greenlight, say they did not finish watching the TV series because they thought it portrayed them negatively. Also: Julianne Moore Bart Freundlich Sean "P. Diddy" Combs Mike Tyson Kobe Bryant Al Franken Kelly Ripa Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Box Office Analysis: Aug. 24. Top Ten: Freddy vs. Jason S.W.A.T. Open Range Freaky Friday The medallion Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Seabiscuit Uptown Girls American Wedding My Boss's Daughter
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Summer box office disappoints.
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Action star-turned-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger has tapped former West Wing co-star Rob Lowe to join his campaign. Also Gary Coleman Mary Carey Gary Stevens Ian Ziering David Sheinkopf Sharkslayer The Incredibles Polar Express Sponge Bob SquarePants Elvis Presley I'm a Roustabout Ed Townsend
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The 27th annual Montreal World Film Festival, which runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 7, unveiled a slate rich in art-house and fringe movies but short on Hollywood studio films. Also: Martin Scorsese Rocco DiSpirito, Gregory Hines Christina Aguilera Justin Timberlake Snoop Dogg Girls Gone Wild Joseph R Francis Mantra Films Inc Eddie Murphy Daddy Day Camp
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News, Aug. 12: Tom Sizemore Declined to Testify in Trial, Ben Affleck Comments on "Jersey Girl," French Rocker Detained For Beating Death Robert Evans Sean P. Diddy Combs Francis Ford Coppola
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Sources told Reuters Wednesday that Jennifer Lopez was aware that Ben Affleck had patronized a Vancouver, British Columbia strip club last month but shrugged off the entire incident. Also Directors Guild of America Wes Craven Cursed Jennifer Connelly Paul Bettany Marilyn Manso Dixie Chicks Madonna The English Roses Nathan Lane Matthew Broderick The Producers James Cameron Francisco "Pipin" Ferreras Audrey Mestre
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Box Office Analysis, Aug. 3. The Top Ten: American Wedding Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Seabiscuit Bad Boys II Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Finding Nemo Gigli The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
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Jennifer Lopez wants the world to know that she didn't sleep with fiancé Ben Affleck until she separated from her then-husband, dancer Cris Judd. Also: Catherine Zeta-Jones Michael Douglas Martin Townsend Jerry Lee Lewis Coupling Metallica Erik Ashley Jimmy Fallon Queen Latifah Luc Besson Taxi
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News, July 23: Sean Combs P. Diddy Wants His Own NBA Team, Jackass Star Arrested , Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong Light Up Again The Matrix Reloaded James Brown Chris O'Donnell Orson Welles Citizen Kane Nicole Kidman Lars von Trier Dogville
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Jennifer Aniston ousts Britney Spears on Forbes Top 100 Celebrity List. Also includes Eminem Dr. Dre Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck Steven Spielberg Tiger Woods Oprah Winfrey Tom Hanks
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News, June 18: A Possible Sixth Season for "The Sopranos," Dennis Miller Rants for Fox News, Ruben Studdard Joins "Scooby-Doo" Sequel, More…
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Matt LeBlanc, who plays Joey Tribbiani on NBC's hit sitcom Friends, married his longtime partner Melissa McKnight Saturday in a star-studded wedding on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Also: Anthony Hopkins Maui Film Festival Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Prince William Richard Roeper The Hulk R.J. Cutler American Candidate Oliver Stone Alexander Hype Williams Thrilla Grease 3
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Grace Under Fire creator Chuck Lorre sued production company Carsey-Werner-Mandabach Tuesday, claiming he was underpaid for his work on the ABC sitcom. Also: Jack Osbourne Tom Arnold John Salley T2: Extreme DVD Treasure Planet Madonna American Life Halle Berry Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck Gone Baby Gone Alan Ladd
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Spider-Man, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 8 Mile Barbershop The Ring are nominees for best film for MTV Movie Awards
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Actress Jennifer Garner, who co-stars with Ben Affleck in the comic hero adaptation Daredevil, has spilt from her husband, actor Scott Foley.
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Comedian Chris Rock, whose directorial debut Head of State hits theaters this weekend, wants fans to know that contrary to reports from media gossip Matt Drudge, he "never had any intention of bashing President Bush" for launching the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Also: Susan Sarandon Wanda at Large Madonna American Idol Trenyce Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Steven Spielberg The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Uma Thurman Paycheck Son of the Mask
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The romantic jailbreak comedy Bringing Down the House cleaned up at the box office this weekend with a judicious $31.7 million* take--the third best ever March opening. Top 10 Bringing Down the House Tears of teh Sun Old Scool Chicago How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days Cradle to the Grave Daredevil The Jungle Book 2 Shanghai Knights The Life of David Gale
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Celebs will appear in a 72-second public service announcement aimed at convincing potential pirates that copying and swapping movies will put filmmakers out of work and could ultimately lead to fewer movies being produced.
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News Roundup for Oct. 14 - Nicolas Cage sells his comic book collection for $1.6 million. Brad Pitt Jennifer Aniston Kevin Smith Jersey Girl Ben Affleck Jennifer Lopez Cat in the Hat Mike Myers Shannon Elizabeth Shrek
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Jennifer Garner's Daredevil character Elektra gets her own spin off
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The live-actioner Daredevil challenged four new wide releases and won hands down with a superlative $18.9 million take at the box office this weekend. Top Ten Daredevil Old School How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days The Jungle Book 2 Chicago The Life of David Gale Shanghai Knights Gods and Generals Dark Blue The Recruit
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Box Office Analysis Feb. 16 Daredevil How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days Chicago The Jungle Book 2 Shanghai Knights The Recruit Final Destination 2 Deliver Us From Eva Kangaroo Jack About Schmidt
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