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Lifetime's '12 Men of Christmas': A minute-by-minute guide to Josh Hopkins' beautiful chest!

17 hours ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

To quote my short review of Lifetime's 12 Men of Christmas that ran in EW: "The only reason to watch this trivial holiday movie—with Kristin Chenoweth as an NYC bitch who finds herself after moving to Montana—is to gawk at Cougar Town's Josh Hopkins, who plays her love interest, often with a bare (and chiseled!) chest." That hasn't changed, and only struck me more so as I watched the two-hour pic again today, when it premiered at 9 p.m. The movie is supposed to be about Kristin Chenoweth's Amanda Woodward-esque character E.J., who moves to small-town »

- Tanner Stransky

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Fuse's 'Top 20 Divas': Where's Cher, Whitney, and everyone else?

18 hours ago | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

I love a diva. So when I saw that Fuse was doing a special titled Top 20 Divas earlier this evening at 6 p.m., I immediately set my DVR to record. Truly, I had no idea what I was getting into: Would this be a video countdown with commentary? A VH1-style special that features talking heads—and sometimes the divas themselves—talking about what makes these Top 20 divas so damned special? A mix of the two? Well, come to find out, it was just literally 20 videos from divas. But, honestly, it was one of the weirdest countdowns I've ever seen. »

- Tanner Stransky

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This Week on Stage: Cate Blanchett stars in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

5 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »

Stage fans, we find ourselves on a weekend where lots of the star-driven shows on the boards -- ranging from Oleanna and After Miss Julie to A Steady Rain and Hamlet -- are set to close. Single tear. But, never fear! A handful of great new shows have opened in the last week, too, so you're covered. Reviews of five new shows went up on EW.com this week: our critics' takes on the touring production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical (B-); and off-Broadway entries The Brother/Sister Plays (A), This (B+), The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (C+), and A Streetcar Named Desire »

- Tanner Stransky

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Cate Blanchett and Dashiell Hop to It

4 December 2009 12:00 PM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

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Dashiell John Upton has more than a little spring in his step — maybe because it was his 8th birthday? — while out and about in downtown Manhattan with mom Cate Blanchett and brother Roman Robert, 5 ½, on Wednesday.

Cate, 40, who recently said she “loves raising boys,” is also mom to son Ignatius Martin, 19 months.

The family is currently in New York City while the actress stars in A Streetcar Named Desire.

Click below for a photo of Cate, Dashiell and Roman.

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- Sarah

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Interview: Jason Reitman Takes Personal Journey With ‘Up in the Air’

3 December 2009 12:14 PM, PST | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »

Chicago – Following up the massive critical and commercial success of “Juno” would be a daunting task for anyone and writer/director Jason Reitman admits that he was nervous coming off that film. Somewhat surprisingly, he’s delivered an even more confident and, overall, superior film in the excellent “Up in the Air,” starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, and Jason Bateman.

After taking our pictures for his own records and a lively discussion about why he’s not too psyched about “Avatar,” what he thought of “Final Destination 4” in German, and what went wrong with the “Saw” movies, Bateman, Peter Sobczynski of EFilmCritic.com, Lee Shoquist of N:Zone, and I got into “Up in the Air”. Bateman is very open about how each of his films reflect what he’s concerned about personally.

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Photo credit: Paramount Pictures

Reitman says, “I like my »

- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)

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Blanchett's 'Soars' In Streetcar

3 December 2009 11:21 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Cate Blanchett has wowed New York's notoriously tough theatre critics after taking Tennessee Williams' classic A Streetcar Named Desire to the Big Apple.

The actress stars as Southern belle Blanche DuBois in the latest production of the show, brought to New York by the Sydney Theatre Company Blanchett runs with her husband Andrew Upton.

And the Oscar winner doesn't disappoint, according to early reviews of the Brooklyn Academy of Music show, directed by legendary actress Liv Ullmann.

New York Post critic Elisabeth Vincentelli writes, "Blanchett is the big draw. And she delivers."

The New York Times' Ben Brantley goes further, describing her performance as the best portrayal of DuBois he has ever seen.

Brantley gushes, "Cate Blanchett soars spectacularly.

"I have seen (DuBois) portrayed by an assortment of formidable stars including Jessica Lange, Glenn Close, Patricia Clarkson and Natasha Richardson....

"Ms. Ullmann and Ms. Blanchett have performed the play as if it had never been staged before, with the result that, as a friend of mine put it, 'You feel like you're hearing words you thought you knew pronounced correctly for the first time.'" »

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Will Robin Hood be bashing some pommes?

3 December 2009 10:10 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »

There’s a new Robin Hood in town and at least this one drives on the left hand side of the road! Sorry to get patriotic here but Robin Hood is  English. From his legendary home in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire to the very gallant concept of robbing from the rich just to the feed the poor. Yet when it comes to casting the film versions of the story, Hollywood could not accept a lead English actor.  From Tasmanian Errol Flynn (The Adventures of Robin Hood), to Scottish Sean Connery (Robin and Marian), Irish Patrick Bergin (Robin Hood) and of course the very American Kevin Costner (Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves).  Only London born Cary Elwes has flown the flag for the English and that was in parody - Mel Brooks’  Men in Tights. The latest owner of the green tights will be Australian Russell Crowe. At »

- Michael Shelton

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New York theatre review: Cate Blanchett dazzles in A Streetcar Named Desire

3 December 2009 7:40 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Despite a flat-batteried opposite number in Joel Edgerton, Blanchett's Blanche pours life into a new production of Tennessee Williams's classic

Towards the end of Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire, the tragically self-deluded Blanche Dubois stares out of the window and with a flick of the wrist exclaims: "I don't want realism, I want magic!" Cate Blanchett, in a new production that opened in New York on Monday night, uttered the words with such wistful longing that she caught perfectly Blanche's burden and self-denial. A performance that began strongly and ended triumphantly earned Blanchett a standing ovation at the Bam Harvey theatre.

Streetcar is a high-risk undertaking for anyone, inviting as it does comparison with the black-and-white splendour of the 1951 film version. Blanchett plays the role with much less coquettishness than did Vivien Leigh, holding the audience's attention by revealing, gradually, the extent of her deceptions. Her subtle »

- Ed Pilkington

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Jon Mack Exclusive Interview

2 December 2009 11:00 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »

1. Tell us about yourself, where are you from, and what is your background in acting? I am originally from Michigan. Started acting at the age of 5 going theater. My mother was a theater director and drama teacher, so I naturally grew up around plays and performance. 2. Who has been your biggest influence as an actor? I truly love the greats…Brando, Streep, DeNiro, Hopkins, and some of the newer classics like Ed Norton, Cate Blanchett, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and a few others…there are many talents and gifted actors out there to be inspired by that it’s tough to name just a few. 3. Tell us about your role on “Saw VI”. I play [...] »

- Brian Corder

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Link Time!!!

1 December 2009 1:00 PM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »

Rachel Bilson rocks inside the latest Asos magazine - Hollywood Tuna Another woman comes out claiming affair with Tiger Woods - Us Weekly Woody Allen is 74 today; take a look back at his muses! - TresSugar Meryl Streep admits to being camera shy - PopEater Tiger charged $164 for reckless driving, no further investigation expected - TMZ 50 Cent carries $25,000 around in his pocket, just in case - JustJared Neve Campbell talks about her role in Scream 4 - Pink Is the New Blog Cate Blanchett is one desirable lady in NYC - Lainey Gossip Britney's back in La after being Down Under - D-Listed Serena Williams has a bathing suit malfunction (Nsfw) - Egotastic The Kardashian sisters love wearing bikinis - The Superficial Cindy Crawford keeps her supermodel figure in shape - cityrag Enjoy the holidays around the fire with Tori Amos - popbytes Lily Allen's new look is glitzy »

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Cate Blanchett: I Love Raising Boys

30 November 2009 11:00 AM, PST | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »

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Cate Blanchett may be a fashion icon on the red carpet and a chameleon when it comes to played such roles such as Queen Elizabeth and Bob Dylan, but in her real life the actress is a mom who loves the daily chore of vacuuming!

“I enjoy vacuuming,” Cate told People at the Giorgio Armani/Ristorante dinner party in New York City this week in honor of welcoming the Sydney Theatre Company to the Big Apple for their production of A Streetcar Named Desire. “It’s a very satisfying noise when you hear all that grit sucked »

- Sarah

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Bush admires Cruz, Blanchett, Deschanel

30 November 2009 6:14 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Sophia Bush has named Penelope Cruz, Cate Blanchett and Zooey Deschanel among her favourite style icons. Speaking to Ok, the One Tree Hill star explained that she admired the three actresses' fashion choices and appearance. "Penelope Cruz is so sensual and beautiful without ever being vulgar. She's stunning to me. I think she's our modern-day Sophia Loren," she said. "Cate Blanchett is the best thing since sliced bread to me. She amazes me with her choices in her career and in fashion. I really think she's amazing. (more) »

- By Lara Martin

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is hottest ticket as she debuts on Broadway

30 November 2009 5:03 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

The revival of a Sondheim musical with a very British flavour lures recession-hit New York audiences back to the theatre

She made her stage debut as the lead in Annie at the Swansea Grand Theatre at 12. Now, 28 years later, the Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones is again treading the boards, although in slightly more grandiose surroundings.

Zeta-Jones, 40, will make her first appearance on Broadway next month when the curtain goes up on Sir Trevor Nunn's eagerly awaited revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical A Little Night Music. Preview performances at the Walter Kerr theatre began last week in advance of the opening night on 13 December and tickets, which are being sold on eBay for as much as $300, are like gold dust.

In the production Zeta-Jones, who plays the part of a flamboyant actress called Desiree Armfeldt, sings one of Sondheim's most famous songs, "Send in the Clowns". Although there have »

- Elizabeth Day

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Sophia Bush Tells All About Beauty and Fashion Choice

27 November 2009 11:41 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

Sophia Bush has no hesitation to share with Ok! Magazine on whom she looks up to when it comes to standing out. In an interview with the publication's Last Word, she reveals, "Penelope Cruz is so sensual and beautiful without ever being vulgar. She's stunning to me. I think she's our modern-day Sophia Loren."

Additionally, the "One Tree Hill" star also admires Cate Blanchett, claiming the movie beauty as "the best thing since sliced bread" to her. "She amazes me with her choices in her career and in fashion. I really think she's amazing. I also really admire wonderful, kind of quirky beauties like Zooey Deschanel, who always owns her own little thing," she gushes.

When asked to share her "style mantra", Sophia has this to say, "Always having fun with it. Putting on something that makes you feel great, whether you're in the mood to be casual and throw »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Sophia Bush: Penelope Cruz Is Sensual Without Ever Being Vulgar

27 November 2009 7:51 PM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »

Sophia Bush has revealed her admiration for "Broken Embraces" actress Penelope Cruz. Speaking in an interview for the latest issue of Ok! Magazine, the "One Tree Hill" star claimed, "Penelope Cruz is so sensual and beautiful without ever being vulgar. She's stunning to me. I think she's our modern-day Sophia Lauren."

Beside gushing about Cruz, the depicter of Brooke Davis in the The CW's show admitted her crushes on other female Hollywood celebs. "Cate Blanchett is the best thing since sliced bread to me. She amazes me with her choices in her career and in fashion. I really think she's amazing," she went on detailing. "I also really admire wonderful, kind of quirky beauties like Zooey Deschanel, who always owns her own little thing."

In the same interview, Bush also shared some tips of choosing fashion styles, stating "Always having fun with it." She added, "Putting on something that makes you feel great, »

- celebrity-mania.com

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Blanchett: 'Vacuuming keeps me grounded'

27 November 2009 11:55 AM, PST | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »

Cate Blanchett has claimed that she enjoys household chores. The actress, who is currently starring in a production of A Streetcar Named Desire, explained that she finds the tasks "therapeutic". "I enjoy vacuuming," she told People. "It's a very satisfying noise when you hear all that grit sucked up from the floor and into the machine. "Vacuuming is a big one for me and it's those simple things that keep my life grounded. It can be quite therapeutic!" (more) »

- By Catriona Wightman

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Cate Blanchett: I Love Raising Boys

27 November 2009 8:00 AM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »

Cate Blanchett may be a fashion icon on the red carpet and a chameleon when it comes to played such roles such as Queen Elizabeth and Bob Dylan, but in her real life the actress is a mom who loves the daily chore of vacuuming! "I enjoy vacuuming," Blanchett told People at the Giorgio Armani/Ristorante dinner party in New York City this week in honor of welcoming the Sydney Theatre Company to the Big Apple for their production of A Streetcar Named Desire. "It's a very satisfying noise when you hear all that grit sucked up from the floor and into the machine. »

- Paul Chi

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10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years

23 November 2009 1:12 PM, PST | Gold Derby | See recent Gold Derby news »

One of the shrewdest Oscarologists on the planet is Tariq Khan of Fox News, who often generously shares his views of current and past derbies with Gold Derby readers. Here he takes a nostalgic look  at the past two decades, offering his take on the most competitive derbies. Words below are Tariq's. Thanks, m'friend!

We’ve often discussed those Oscar races that seem just too close to call . . . where it’s clear (or at least seems clear) that the eventual winner will nab the Oscar with only a few more votes than his or her nearest competitor. While we can never really know for sure (unless we get one of those top jobs at the accounting firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers,) we do have some idea of what may have been the closest races in Oscar history. Allow me to present what I believe were the 10 closest acting races over the course of the past 20 years. »

- tomoneil

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Cate Blanchett Stars in 'Streetcar' at Kennedy Center 10/29 -11/21

21 November 2009 12:30 AM, PST | BroadwayWorld.com | See recent BroadwayWorld.com news »

Sydney Theatre Company's forthcoming production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, directed by Liv Ullmann, is to tour to the United States. The production which will play at Sydney Theatre from 1 September to 10 October 2009, featuring Stc Co-Artistic Director Cate Blanchett as Blanche DuBois, and will run at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington from 29 October to 21 November 2009 and Brooklyn Academy Of Music (Bam), New York from 27 November to 20 December 2009. »

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Bill Nighy: 'I am not suddenly the greatest actor in the world'

19 November 2009 3:54 AM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

The star of Stephen Poliakoff's forthcoming Glorious 39 on his neuroses, playing educated toffs and why he digs David Hare

"A machiavellian dandy . . . Pure coldheartedness . . . Fabulously insincere." As I read out reviews of an old Bill Nighy performance, the actor grimaces and drums his knuckles on the table. "If ever a face was made for villainy, it's Bill Nighy's," I continue. "Wow," he murmurs. "Nighy's decadently long jaw and narrow, sneaky eyes serve him well . . ." He snorts, amused. "Sneaky eyes! Long decadent jaw! My God. I didn't know I had a decadent jaw."

Perhaps it is how Glorious 39 unfolds around him that makes you never quite trust Nighy as Alexander Keyes, a devoted father and aristocratic Conservative MP in Stephen Poliakoff's sumptuous new thriller about appeasement, set on the eve of the second world war. But perhaps Nighy has a singular talent for projecting unreliability into charming characters. »

- Patrick Barkham

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