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3-D Alice in Wonderland takes top spot in US weekend box office

Tim Burton’s 3-D fantasy Alice in Wonderland has tumbled into the No 1 spot in the US weekend box office with takings of $116.3 million.

Alice, starring Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp, opened on Friday and was followed by a cop flick Brooklyn’s Finest, which took in $13.5 million over the weekend, and Shutter Island, which took $13.3 million.

Next came Cop Out ($9.14 million), Avatar ($7.7 million), The Crazies (more than $7 million) and Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief ($5.1 million).

Rounding out the top 10 were the ensemble rom com Valentine’s Day ($4.27 million), Crazy Heart ($3.35 million) and Dear John ($2.85 million).

Source: Splash News

2010.03.08 / no responses / Category: Actors, Actress, Johnny Depp, Money, Movie Premiers, Movies
Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said he knows how to correct the balance in Hollywood salaries

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said he knows the way to correct the disproportionate salaries between men and women in Hollywood – cut Tom Cruise’s salary.

The 51-year-old actor, who most-recently starred in the Cameron Diaz flick My Sister’s Keeper, admitted that if Tom Cruise took home a lower figure, it would make a difference.

He said to E! Online: “I believe we can balance the scales if Tom Cruise would lower his quote by a mere US$29 million.”

He added: “I realise this may be a bit unfair since he’s not here to defend himself and I really don’t want to put this all on one man, but if I had to, that man would be Tom Cruise…

“I assure you my salary would not make a difference. My annual salary is the budget for Altoids on one of Tom’s movies.”

Source: Splash News

2009.10.22 / no responses / Category: Actors, Money
Jon Gosselin was ordered by a court to pay his divorcing wife, Kate, $180,000,

Jon Gosselin was ordered by a court to pay his divorcing wife, Kate, $180,000, according to a source.

The reality stars have been warring since Jon pulled the plug on filming of Kate’s new reality show, Kate Plus 8, by ordering network TLC off his property.

Kate whipped Jon into emergency court to claim $232,000 in funds she alleges he took from a joint bank account.

She claimed he was in contempt of their court order relating to the divorce they both filed for in recent months. Kate’s attorney Mark Momjian stated: “The remaining sum of $55,000, which Ms Gosselin used for household bills and expenses relating to the children, will be subject to further determination by the arbitrator at a later date.”

Jon’s deadline for paying the $180,000 is October 26. Kate will have to provide the court with an inventory of her expenses.

Source: Splash News

2009.10.14 / no responses / Category: Actors, Actress, Money, Reality Show
Russell Crowe left charity shop a generous donation

Hollywood actor Russell Crowe reportedly left a charity shop in shock when he left a generous money donation.

Russell, 45, visited the Cancer Research store in Sunningdale, Berks, during time off from filming his new Robin Hood movie.

A volunteer said: “We couldn’t believe it when Russell Crowe came in and gave us the money. We had been hoping to catch a glimpse of him.

“We were all a bit star-struck, but it was lovely to meet him and he stopped and had a bit of a chat with us.”

The star is filming his new Ridley Scott-directed flick Nottingham in the UK alongside fellow Aussie star Cate Blanchett.

Source: Splash News

2009.07.28 / no responses / Category: Actors, Money
Snoop Dogg’s $900 Pizza

If you’re planning to go to a Snoop Dogg concert and happen to own a pizza place, you just may end up getting yourself some concert tickets instead of cash as payment. That’s what the employees of a California pizzeria recently found out. It’s being said that the rapper and his tour mate Stephen Marley placed a $900 order with Big Louie’s Pizzeria in Eureka last week. Instead of asking for cash, the restaurant put in a request for concert tickets instead. The two musicians agreed and forked over 12 tickets and a bunch of shirts and hats. If you’re wondering what they ordered to rack up that big a bill, Snoop and Stephen ordered pizza (Stephen stuck to vegetarian pies while Snoop got chicken pesto and chicken garlic extreme), 6 pounds of BBQ ribs and hot wings.

2009.07.16 / no responses / Category: Money, Singers
Terminator Salvation poised for box office success

Terminator Salvation has opened to $13.3million on its first day of release putting it in pole position to be the number one movie at the box office this weekend.

The Warner Bros picture starring Christian Bale made the big splash on its opening night from 3,530 theatres on Thursday, including around $3 million from midnight screenings.

Studio execs have projected that Terminator Salvation could make another $60 million over the four day Memorial Day weekend for a total of over $70 million for its first five days.

The last film in the franchise, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, had a preview night on July 1, 2003 during which it earned $4 million and then it made $12.4 million the next full day in 3,355 theaters.

Terminator Salvation is going head-to-head with two big releases this weekend, Fox’s Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and Paramount’s Dance Flick as it battles for box office supremacy.

2009.05.25 / no responses / Category: Actors, Money, Movie Premiers, Movies
David Beckham’s childhood home has gone up for auction after a reported 1million deal fell through

David Beckham’s childhood home has gone up for auction after a reported £1million deal fell through.

The three-bedroom house in Leytonshire, east London, will have a price of £215,000 when it goes up for auction on May 11 through Savills, according to British newspaper the Daily Mirror.

Robin Howeson, from the agency, reportedly said to the newspaper: “It’s a much more realistic price.”

It is claimed a businessman bid £1million after it went on sale through a website, but the deal fell through.

Source: Splash News

2009.04.23 / no responses / Category: Business, David Beckham, Money
Fast and Furious 5 in the bag

The success of Fast and the Furious 4 in the box office has just clinched the fate of Fast and the Furious 5. No less than Paul Walker said he and Vin Diesel will be back for a Fast and the Furious 5 film and they are going to Brazil for this. The Fast and the Furious franchise was launched in 2001 and every year the Fast and the Furious franchise is getting bigger and better.

Fast and the Furious 5 opened with a boxoffice sales of $72.5 million which set the boxoffice record for April. Paul Walker and Vin Diesel were not in the third franchise but fans were adamant and demanded to have the two in the first true sequel. of Fast and the Furious. It may be take four for Fast and the Furious but Paul Walker said the best one has not been done yet.

2009.04.13 / no responses / Category: Money, Movie Premiers
Atlanta school receives $365,000 donation from Oprah Winfrey

U.S. TV star Oprah Winfrey has donated a whopping $365,000 to a school in Atlanta and for that reason she has become a hit with students in that school which has students mainly for low-income group.

Oprah Winfrey offered help worth $365,000 so as to ensure The Ron Clark Academy has enough money to continue providing education to 80 students.

Isn’t that simply awesome, that is the power that these celebrities have and those who decide to exercise the same for a cause that will help shape the lives of young people in this country is truly what star power is all about.

She realizes how important music coupled with education is & she is donating to a cause where she can see the living proof of her efforts. There are many other stars that have the ability but don’t do this. I wish I had the ability to do these wonderful things. God Bless her.

2009.01.05 / no responses / Category: Money, Oprah Winfrey
A bit of Déjà vu?

This weekend’s top three movies are the exact same as last week’s.
No kidding!
Just like last weekend, Four Christmases came in at #1. The Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn comedy made another $18 million.
Can’t believe that film is actually earning! I thought it would bomb!
Twilight is still going strong and came in at #2. The film earned another $13 million out. To date, the flick has made $140 million! Congrats!
And in third, Disney’s Bolt.

2008.12.12 / no responses / Category: Money, Movies
Movie Twilight it’s Gonna be a HUGE Hit

Preliminary box office analysis has found that Twilight could be on its way to a spectacular $70 million opening weekend.
My goodness, those numbers are for Disney films!
Since of last Friday, the book turned blockbuster movie has made $33 million and it looks like it’s not stopping anytime soon.
According to industry insiders they expect the movie to net $145-$150 million by the end of its box office run.

2008.11.24 / no responses / Category: Disney Channel, Money, Movie Premiers, Movies
Guy Ritchie is making sure he becomes rich on his own

The guy more popularly known as Madonna’s husband is set to direct the new Sherlock Holmes movie starring with Robert Downey, Jr. holmes’ sidekick Watson will be played by Jude Law.
And, despite awful rumors of Sienna Miller joining the cast, I have some very good news.
Rachel McAdams is now being said to star opposite Downey, Jr. in the flick.
McAdams, who was in The Wedding Crashers and The Notebook, will now play Holmes’ love interest, Irene Adler.
With the number of stars Guy Ritchie is managing to get, he’s working to guarantee himself a hit!

2008.09.27 / no responses / Category: Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Money

50 Cent sues Taco Bell

50 Cent is suing US fast food chain Taco Bell for using his name in a ‘guerrilla’ advertising campaign.

The ‘In Da Club’ singer, real name Curtis Jackson, is asking for over $1 million in damages from the company – who asked him to change his name to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent to promote their food.

The suit reads: “Taco Bell traded on the name of the world’s biggest hip-hop star to draw attention to its new, hip-hop-based advertising campaign, and thereby generated massive publicity for its business.”

Taco Bell President Greg Creed wrote to the singer earlier this year, promising to donate $10,000 to his favourite charity if he agreed to change his professional tag. He wrote: “We know that you adopted the name 50 Cent years ago as a metaphor for change. We at Taco Bell are also huge advocates for change. We encourage you to ‘Think Outside the Bun’ and hope you accept our offer.”

50 is upset his fans are accusing him of ’selling out’ by agreeing to promote the brand’s value menu, not realising the adverts were unauthorized.

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2008.07.24 / no responses / Category: 50 Cent, Court House, Money, News

Prom Night Tops the Box Office

The Box Office Top 5

1. Prom Night – $20,804,941
2. Street Kings – $12,469,631
3. 21 – $10,470,173
4. Nim’s Island – $9,111,667
5. Leatherheads – $6,276,665

2008.04.26 / no responses / Category: Money, Movie Premiers
Britney Spears to pay K-Fed’s legal bills

Britney Spears has been told to pay $400,000 of ex-husband Kevin Federline’s legal bills in their child custody battle. The pop star’s lawyer said Federline should pay; claiming his attorney had hiked his fees.

She told how he recently tipped a waitress $2,000 on a $360 bill.

But a judge at a Los Angeles Court said Britney, 26, should pay as her actions caused most of the legal wrangles. He also favoured Federline, 29, for taking responsibility for kids Preston, two, and Jayden, one.

2008.03.18 / no responses / Category: Britney Spears, Divorce and BreakUps, Kevin Federline, Los Angeles, Money
Mr. Beck Sports Armani

All I can say to this story is yum, yum, yum. I think I have just converted to being a soccer fan.

David Beckham, the better half of the Becks, is really going out of his way to show how, umm, HUGE of a star he is. He’s taken some time off the field to model for Armani’s underwear ad campaign.

The ads are–popping up–in black and white and are, for lack of a better word, amazing. I’m ready to shell out some cash for underwear, pictures, a night with Beck, whatever they’re selling.

Mmm, mmm, good.

2007.12.12 / no responses / Category: Armani, Beckham, Business, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion, High Life, Money, Performance, Photos, Sport, VIP
Kylie Minogue Home Wear

Ok, well we have had perfume, clothes and recently make-up from our singers and actresses…but Kylie Minogue has gone one step further and plans to release her own brand of home wear.Not curtains, but bedlinen, throws, cushions and maybe even pots. Brings a whole new meaning to sleeping with Kylie!

The singer has already planned most of the line, and promises it will be “fun”. Well I suppose being rich and famous isn’t enough for our stars anymore – they have to have their own brand of something just to make sure we know who they are. So you can have the J-Lo scent, the Nicole (Girls Aloud) make-up and now the Kylie bedspread. That’s if you’re that sad….

2007.12.03 / no responses / Category: Business, Celebrity, Fashion, High Life, Hottest Celebrity, Kylie Minogue, Money, Music Artist, Personal Thoughts, Singers
Wanna See 50 Cents’ House?

It’s only been three years since rapper 50 Cent bought a 48,000 square foot mansion belong to Mike Tyson. Back then, the place was decorated in turquoise and purple and, in 50’s own words, “It kind of had a ‘Miami Vice’ feel.”It didn’t take long, though, for 50 to put his mark on the home. The enormous 19-bedroom home, located in Farmington, Connecticut, has a nightclub complete with a swing hanging from the ceiling.

On Thursday, 50 will invite viewers to tour his home on a special edition of MTV’s “Cribs”. This invitation comes just before he moves out of the home, which he’s selling for $18.5 Million.

50 originally bought the home because of the space it would provide. He and his G-Unit cronies could record there. Some of the other rappers he works with, such as Tony Yayo, have their own rooms, and 50 himself records in his basement.

So, why’s he selling? He says he is tired of the more than two hour commute to New York City, and he’s in the market to downsize. When asked about a future home purchase, he said, “It might be a lot smaller. The basics – maybe four or five bedrooms.”

Better get your look on while you have the chance – the next owner might not invite us in.

2007.11.29 / no responses / Category: 50 Cent, Famous People, MTV, Money, Music Artist, Photos, Singers, VIP
Amy Winehouse Blows Off Video Shoot

The hot mess that is Amy Winehouse has canceled or screwed up more shows/gigs/shoots than I can keep count of. Adding to the list of ‘Winehouse Disappointments’ is her latest video shoot for “Love Is a Losing Game.” Staff and film crew waited over 15 hours for Winehouse to show up for the video shoot, but she was a no-show. The shoot eventually had to be canceled and cost the studio 70,000 pounds. Amy is one girl whose going down the drain everyday. She gets up in the morning and is quite like Britney Spears these days, there is always something weird brewing up in both their lives now days. Amy, when she is in Canada there she is caught carrying cocaine or heroin in her hand bag, she cancels video shoots and gigs very much like Britney who at times will forget to pay her dancers. And right now she in that phase of her life that if her manager or anyone tells her that it has cost the studio 70,000 pounds she won’t regret it she will simply pay the money and show off.

2007.11.09 / no responses / Category: Amy Winehouse, Bad, Celebrity, Drugs, Funny, High Life, Life, Money, Music, Music Artist, Scandal, Singers, Video
Kim Cattrall Desperate For Money

Actress Kim Cattrall only agreed to reprise her role as sassy Samantha in the new Sex And The City Movie if she received a substantial wage – because she was desperate for the money. Wow, Hollywood is ready getting on my nerves. For heavens sake, she’s an actress and has a lot of publicity and promotions to associate her persona with. I hope the movie turns out really fun and exciting, and may she get the highest pay. Kim broke a lot of trends and rules on Mainstream TV. She’s a total risk taker, divine and unique. Plus, she’s done alot of modeling from time to time. Attention to all movie executives “STOP TAKING ADVANTAGE HER”. More over I am certainly one of those who thinks that women should receive equal pay as what their male counter parts receive as salary for doing big budget movies.

2007.11.07 / no responses / Category: Actress, Celebrity, Entertainment, Hollywood, Hottest Celebrity, Life, Money, Movies, Photos, Sex And The City, Sexy, TV Show, Television