Mark Wahlberg set to star in M. Night Shyamalan's next picture, TheHappening, about a science teacher and his family fleeing an apocalyptic threat, Variety reports.
Sarah Michelle Gellar rumored to have taken a part in the upcoming Batman sequel, The Dark Knight, Ain't It Cool News reports, citing an unnamed independent filmmaker who said Gellar rejected a role in his movie because it might conflict with the project.
Maggie Gyllenhaal signed onto the film earlier this month, taking over the role of Rachel Dawes from Katie Holmes.
VIA E!: Brian Bonsall, the former child star best known for playing Andy, the youngest member of the Keaton clan on the '80s-era sitcom Family Ties, was arrested Wednesday in Colorado on suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly roughing up his live-in girlfriend.
NY POST: Fox added seven minutes to Tuesday's "American Idol" to cut into ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" audience, but it didn't seem to make a difference: Tuesday's "DWTS" results show, which began at 9:04 p.m., snared nearly 18 million viewers - its best-ever season premiere in total viewers and adults 18-49. Paulina Porizkova was the first celeb booted off "Stars."
• The Starter Wife, a six-hour mini starring Debra Messing and based on the Gigi Levangie Grazer best-seller, debuts May 31.
• Burn Notice, a drama series starring Jeffrey Donovan as a wrongfully disgraced secret agent who helps those who can't go to the police while seeking out those who framed him, airs Thursdays at 10 starting June 28.
• The 4400 and The Dead Zone launch new seasons starting June 17, while Monk and Psych return with new episodes on July 13.
Series in development include The Negotiator, about a by-the-book FBI crisis negotiator turned NYC relationship counselor; American Girl, in which a Wal-Mart employee is rendered fearless after surviving a shooting; and Spying in High Heels, about a fashionista who fancies herself a detective, snooping in tandem with her out-of-work actress BFF.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (CNN) -- A drug overdose killed reality TV star and former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith, Seminole Police Chief Charlie Tiger said Monday.
Tiger said there was no evidence of foul play and the overdose was accidental.
Carmen Electra has got America's lesbians all fired up after telling friends she's planning to drop a bombshell at one of the year's most anticipated gay gatherings.
The former Baywatcher is expected to step out with rocker Joan Jett at a popular lesbian event in Palm Springs, California, this weekend...
This decision was made Monday, the day before Page Six broke the story of Metcalfe's weekend-long binge at the Mondrian hotel in L.A., where sources reported he looked like he hadn't slept in days and was acting "very angry" and "out of control."
Now, Metcalfe's rep has sent us the following statement: "On Monday, March 19, Jesse Metcalfe entered a rehab facility to deal with alcohol issues. He realized he had a problem and was anxious to deal with it immediately.
Which gay movie actor is going to be "caught" by this week's tabloids dating a TV actress whose show was canceled? Strangely, neither has any upcoming projects listed on their IMDb.com pages. Hope it works out for you, kids!
NBC's The Bionic Woman from NBC has added Miguel Ferrer and Chris Bowers to the cast...
Sci Fi Channel has increased the Battlestar Galactica episodes order from 13 to 22 for Season #4, this will also include a special 2-hour event in the 4th qtr 2007...
Season Four kicks off early next year.
ABC has picked up Brothers & Sisters, Men in Trees and Ugly Betty for a second term.
ABC has also renewed the following series for the 2007-08 season: The Bachelor, Boston Legal, Dancing with the Stars, Desperate Housewives, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Grey's Anatomy, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Lost.
March 21, 2007
It's the BIG Blockbuster Summer Movie Schedule
May 4: Spider-Man 3 May 18: Shrek the Third May 25: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End June 8: Ocean's Thirteen June 15: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer June 22: Evan Almighty June 29: Live Free or Die Hard; Disney-Pixar's Ratatouille July 4: Transformers July 13: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix July 20: Hairspray July 27: The Simpsons Movie Aug. 3: The Bourne Ultimatum Aug. 10: Rush Hour 3
Dunkin' Donuts Puts Winter "On Ice" by Heralding First Day of Spring With First-Ever Nationwide "Free Iced Coffee Day"
On Wednesday, March 21, the official first day of spring, Dunkin' Donuts will host its first-ever all day, nationwide "Free Iced Coffee Day."
For 24 hours on March 21, customers can visit any participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in the country and receive a free 16 oz. cup of Dunkin' Donuts' premium iced coffee, which is double-brewed to ensure full flavor with every cup.
Fox has ordered up a third season of Prison Break.
WHICH socialite was conspicuously absent from the front row during Fashion Week because she was in rehab? The bride-to-be went to a "special spa" to conquer her cocaine habit before the wedding . . .
WHICH celebrity mom joins her daughter in snorting lines of cocaine? . . .
WHICH soulful singer is bulimic? Friends are concerned the stress of having a new album is causing her to throw up her meals . . .
WHICH funnyman is having an affair? His wife doesn't mind - she's got her money and her status to keep her company.
VIA PAGE 6: DON'T expect to see "Desperate Housewives" star Jesse Metcalfe by the pool at West Hollywood's Mondrian any time soon. According to hotel guests, Metcalfe "was blacklisted" from the Mondrian after "partying for four days straight last week and being really mean to the staff."
The last straw came on Friday, when Metcalfe "blew up at the doorman at Skybar because they wouldn't let him in." Metcalfe's bad behavior resulted in him not getting a guest room on Saturday, although a hotel rep claims he has not been officially banned. A rep for Metcalfe had no comment.
That's right... Add Lisa Kudrow to the list of Doc's joining the rotation over on Grey's Anatomy - Part 2 - The Spin Off...
Ellegedly, She'll play a quirky doctor on the new show...
Taye Diggs, Tim Daly, Amy Brenneman, Hector Elizondo, & Merrin Dungey (Alias, The King of Queens) are also signed to star in the new medical show.
The two-hour Grey's Anatomy, that will set up the Addison theme-d spin-off....Will be titled...."My Favorite Mistake," and will be directed by Michael Grossman, who last directed "Great Expectations," the episode where Burke and George popped the question....
No air date has been announced by ABC, but the episode will be the 22nd & 23rd Grey's episodes (out of 24) of the season.