Mayer & Aniston still Friends
Rocker John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston proved they could still be friends after they were recently spotted enjoying a meal in New York together.
The former Friends star broke up with Mayer in August (08) after several months of dating.
But now the pair has sparked speculation of a reignited romance after stepping out together on Saturday night (11Oct08) at the trendy Il Mulino restaurant.
A source tells People.com, "They looked like they were having a fantastic time."
Tarantino sparks confusion over film title
Quentin Tarantino's upcoming movie Inglorious Bastards has caused confusion among film fans after the spelling of its title was changed.
The movie - starring Brad Pitt - was originally billed with the standard spelling Inglorious Bastards - but studio bosses at Universal Pictures have now changed the name to Inglourious Basterds.
A spokesman for the film's British publicists says, "We are not entirely sure the reasons why it has been changed. We think it just has to be one of those Tarantino-esque things.
"All we do know is that is definitely the title from now on."
The film is due for release next year (09).
Witherspoon praises 'supportive' Gyllenhaal
Actress Reese Witherspoon says she is "blessed" to have boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal by her side.
The Legally Blonde star has been dating Gyllenhaal since last year (07) and the pair has been rumored to be currently househunting in the U.K. together, with plans to settle down there.
And Witherspoon is looking forward to her future with the actor, insisting it's his support that makes her life a "happy" one.
She tells Vogue, "He's (Gyllenhaal) very supportive.
"Suffice it to say, I'm very happy in life, and I'm very lucky to have a lot of really supportive people around me who care very much for me, and, you know, that's all you can hope for in life. I am very blessed in that way."
Cheadle to replace Howard in Iron Man sequel
Don Cheadle is to play Iron Man's best friend Jim Rhodes in the 2010 sequel to the superhero blockbuster after Terrence Howard pulled out of the film over a reported salary dispute.
Trade reports suggest Robert Downey Jr. will return as Iron Man/Tony Stark and Gwyneth Paltrow will be back as Pepper Potts, but Howard will sit out the project.
Swingers star Jon Favreau has also signed on to direct the sequel.
Travolta shoot halted over vandalism
Security concerns have brought John Travolta's new film to a halt in Paris, France after 10 stunt cars were set alight by vandals.
Police have no explanation as to why the cars were torched or who was behind the attack.
The producers of From Paris With Love have opted to postpone filming while they replace the cars, which were to be used on a location shoot later this week (ends17Oct08).
Hewitt plans for a marathon
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has become the latest celebrity Jennifer to train up for a marathon event.
After Jennifer Lopez recently took part in a California triathlon, the Scream star reveals she's preparing for a marathon.
She tells Eonline.com, "It's something I wanted to try and train for, for a long time. I have really messed-up knees and ankles from dancing, so I don't even know if I'll be able to get through it, but I'm excited."
Coleman pleads not guilty to reckless driving
Actor Gary Coleman has pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless driving and disorderly conduct.
The Diff'rent Strokes star entered his plea on Tuesday (14Oct08) in a Payson, Utah court after showing up more than an hour late to the hearing - blamed on a 'misunterstanding', according to the actor's attorney.
The charges stem from an altercation last month (06Sep08) at a Payson bowling alley when Coleman allegedly struck 24-year-old fan Colt Rushton with his car after he took photos of the star and his wife Shannon Price.
Rushton was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.
He is currently on probation and under house arrest relating to another case, and has filed a lawsuit against Coleman for damages.
Coleman's attorney Randy Kester tells People.com: "Mr. Coleman did nothing wrong. It was Mr. Rushton who provoked this incident. My client was simply trying to leave the bowling alley."
The actor faces a maximum of six months in jail if he is convicted of the misdemeanor reckless driving count, and a fine if found guilty of disorderly conduct.
Schwarzenegger declares state of emergency
Movie star-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles and Ventura counties following Monday's (13Oct08) wildfire outbreak.
Holding a press conference on Tuesday morning (14Oct08), the former Terminator star revealed 64 homes had been destroyed by the blazes and there had been one fatality in the Marek, California fire.
He praised firefighters for their efforts overnight - they worked tirelessly to contain the blazes, which were 70 per cent under control at press time.
Schwarzenegger said, "It looked really bad but the firefighters... have turned this whole thing around... Miracles happened through the night and great, great work was done."
Paltrow supports Obama in U.S. election
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has become the latest Hollywood star to publicly endorse Barack Obama for President because she's a big fan of his women's rights issues.
The mother-of-two has revealed her choice for the office as the November (08) election heats up, adamant the Democratic candidate shares her passions.
Paltrow tells Glamour magazine, "It is crucial that we elect a president who will make women's health a priority. For his entire career, Barack Obama has stood up for women in this way."
And Paltrow is not a big fan of Obama's opponent, Senator John McCain.
She adds, "McCain has voted against requiring insurance to cover birth control, and he's opposed funding for education about emergency contraception (EC). McCain has voted against what is best for women's health 125 times. This year I'll be voting for a champion of women's health care, and a champion for my daughter's future."
Jolie set for return to work
ANGELINA JOLIE will return to work in February (09), just seven months after giving birth.
The Tomb Raider star and partner Brad Pitt welcomed twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline in the south of France in July (08) and spent the summer at a chateau there.
Jolie stepped out publicly for the first time since the birth at the New York premiere of new film The Changeling earlier this month (Oct08) - and is keen to get back to a film set.
She tells Britain's Hello magazine, “I’m planning to go back to work in February - there’s a project I’m looking at now that will begin at the end of that month. It’ll have been over a year since I last worked and there was a big discussion in our house of, ‘Should I go back to work?’"
And Pitt was happy for Jolie to return to acting, even helping her figure out childcare arrangements for the twins and their four other children - adopted Maddox, seven, Pax, four, Zahara, three, and biological daughter Shiloh, two.
She adds, "Brad was wonderfully supportive. He said, ‘Your work is part of you and you should do this. We’ll be fine - the babies will be sitting up and hanging out in your trailer, and the kids will come to visit when they’re not at school. It’s going to be all right.’”
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