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Moviemaker RON HOWARD was shocked to be offered a cameo role in one of JAMIE FOXX’s music videos - because he was busy celebrating U.S. President BARACK OBAMA’s inauguration at the time.
Howard was enjoying the Democrat’s induction into office in January (09), when he was approached by the singer to star in the video for Blame It, alongside other actors Forrest Whittaker, Jake Gyllenhaal and Samuel L. Jackson.
But Howard was wary of accepting the offer - because he was worried he wouldn’t be able to play the role of a party animal.
He tells EW.com, "We were at the inauguration and there was this tent full of showbiz people and their families. Jamie came over and said, ‘Hey, I’m shooting a video in Los Angeles, will you come by?’ I was picturing a sort of ‘We Are The World’ thing.
"So I showed up, and Jamie said, ‘It’s this party scene, and you’re going to drive up with Jake Gyllenhaal and Forest Whitaker and me. The only thing is that you’ve got to wear your party face.’ I said, ‘I don’t think you want my party face, because this is it. That may not be what you want.’ Jamie and the director, Hype Williams, said, ‘No, we want your game face, very serious.’ "So we’re getting ready to roll and all we hear from the director is, ‘Uh, hey Ron, no smiling, remember, real serious, real serious,’ and, ‘RON, NO SMILING, NO SMILING,’ and, ‘RON, NO SMILING!’ and, ‘ACTION!’ So we did that a couple of times, and then we went in and sat with the girls and toasted champagne.
"I had no idea what in the world it was or what I was doing. I do not have a secret night-clubbing side. I’m the opposite of a big pimpin’ kind of dude. Probably the last time I was in a club was doing research for Night Shift in 1981."

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DENZEL WASHINGTON is set to reteam with director TONY SCOTT for the fifth time in his career - he’s poised to sign on to new movie UNSTOPPABLE.
The pair has previously worked together on Crimson Tide, Man on Fire, Deja vu and the forthcoming The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3.
Unstoppable is loosely based on a real life event and is about an experienced engineer who jumps on a train to chase down a runaway locomotive transporting a cargo of toxic chemicals.

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Pop singer PINK regrets staging a circus-themed show for her ongoing world tour - because she’s been plagued by comparisons to BRITNEY SPEARS.
The So What hitmaker is taking her Funhouse world tour Stateside this summer (09) and has been bombarded by critics accusing her of copying Spears - who launched her own Circus tour in the U.S. in March (09).
Both singers based their themes on the title of their latest albums and feature high-flying dancers, acrobats and wild acts in their stage shows.
But Pink, whose album debuted last year (08) just weeks before Spears’ release, insists she was oblivious to the trend.
She says, "Had I known that certain other people were going to base their latest thing about circus things, I probably would have went into another direction. I was six months before that and didn’t really understand that it was a trend that was happening. I’m pretty out of the loop."

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British girl group SUGABABES will begin their assault on the U.S. pop charts with the help of rap mogul JAY-Z after signing a deal with his record label.
The Round Round hitmakers, comprising of Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah, have achieved major success in the U.K. and Europe, but have yet to break into the American market.
However, the trio hopes to establish a name for themselves with the help of Jay-Z after signing with his Roc-A-Fella Records, reports DigitalSpy.com.
The band flew out to Los Angeles on Monday (27Apr09) to work with the producers behind Beyonce and Rihanna’s hit songs. The tracks will feature on the follow up to their latest disc Catfights and Spotlights, and will be released Stateside on Roc-A-Fella, while the girls will remain signed to Island Records in the U.K.

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Rocker JON BON JOVI credits fear with keeping his marriage alive 20 years after he wed high school sweetheart DOROTHEA HURLEY - because he’s terrified of her.
While other showbiz unions have fallen by the wayside, the Bon Jovis are stronger than ever, and celebrate their platinum wedding anniversary in 2009.
The Livin’ On a Prayer hitmaker explains the secret to their happiness, "Let’s get that right here, right now. I’m afraid of my wife." He adds, "Trust me, she is the best. I am very happy."

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Acclaimed singer/producer TEDDY RILEY is reuniting his former groups GUY and BLACKSTREET to release new music.
The star was joined by his Guy bandmates, brothers Aaron and Damion Hall, and Blackstreet singers Chauncey Hannibal and Eric Williams at Tony Neal’s 5th Annual Core DJ Retreat in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday (25Apr09), when they spoke on a panel discussing how to succeed in the music industry.
But the musicians surprised attendees by making the special announcement at the DJ event, which focuses on education, professional development and networking.
According to AllHipHop.com, Riley told the crowd, "It took a lot for us to get here", before Hall treated attendees to a song.
Guy enjoyed chart success in the 1980s and early ’90s and are widely credited as pioneers of the new jack swing movement. Riley went on to form Blackstreet in 1992 and claimed a Grammy Award in 1998 for their smash hit No Diggity.

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R&B singer GINUWINE has dismissed rumours he’s split from rapper wife SOLE, following reports he’d enjoyed an intimate dinner date with another woman.
The Pony hitmaker, real name Elgin Lumpkin, wed Tonya ‘Sole’ Johnston in 2003 and the couple has two daughters together.
Their relationship status was recently called into question when Ginuwine was snapped out with a mystery lady.
But he insists his marriage is firmly intact, telling Hip Hop Weekly, "I’m not leaving my wife for anybody."

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British actress LILY COLE is combining her passion for the environment with her model background - she’s pleaded with fashion bosses to go green.
The St. Trinians star made a stand on Sunday (26Apr09) during an ethical fashion show at Cambridge University in the U.K., where she is studying History of Art.
Cole gave a talk about the importance of the fashion industry using fair trade and organic materials - and begged designers to be aware of the way their clothes are made.
She says, "As in any industry it’s important to look through the process from beginning to end to make sure we are not producing in ways detrimental to the world.
"As these labels show, producing clothes with a conscientious awareness of the global impact they cause is by no means impossible or limiting."

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Actor DAVID ARQUETTE is turning his fashion venture Propr into a family business - his young daughter COCO is helping out with the designs.
The Scream star recently launched his casual clothing line with singer pal Ben Harper, and his four-year-old tot with wife Courteney Cox Arquette is already showing signs of becoming a promising new addition to the team.
He tells People.com, "She actually did paint a little red dress. She said, ‘Here, Daddy. I painted this for Propr.’ She designed her own beautiful red dress. And it has a little heart shaped top. It was very elegant." And Arquette is taking his creative daughter’s work seriously: "We’ll probably put that in (the collection) for next Spring.
"She’s just a very girly girl. She’s really into fashion. She gets a lot of clothes."

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HANNAH MONTANA actress MILEY CYRUS thrilled youngsters at a British school when she visited their classroom to give them a lesson on how to be a star.
The 16-year-old was in the U.K. to promote Hannah Montana: The Movie last week (beg20Apr09) when she popped into a London school on Friday (24Apr09).
The starstruck students were in awe and bombarded the singer/actress with questions about how she handles her fame and life in the spotlight.
And in return Cyrus taught the enraptured group the dance routine to Hoedown Throwdown, which features in the smash movie.

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Rocker JOHN MAYER has laughed off reports he’s moved on to romance another actress after his split from JENNIFER ANISTON, insisting he’s still single.
The couple’s on/off relationship came to an end in March (09) and Mayer was reported to be dating aspiring star Scheana Marie.
The 23-year-old actress fuelled rumours she was the singer’s latest conquest when she described Mayer as "a great guy", adding, "He’s funny and sweet." But Mayer is adamant there is no truth to the dating claims, telling X17, "If I had a girlfriend, she would be incredibly offended by me saying, ‘I DON’T have a girlfriend’, so that’s the proof."

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Hollywood heartthrob MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY is giving up his famously muscular physique to play an overweight fighter in a new movie.
The actor is regularly caught by photographers topless on the beach or working out semi-nude near his California home.
His toned body has earned him a strong female following - but the 39-year-old has revealed he’s swapping muscles for flab for new film The Grackle.
And McConaughey is already poised for the inevitable paparazzi shots of him looking out of shape. He says, "When I go to do The Grackle and put on 20 pounds, they’re going to go, ‘What happened?’" He adds of his character, "It’s set on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, and he’s down there eating it all and drinking it all and smoking it all." But the actor admits he’s looking forward to letting it all go: "I’ll eat more cheeseburgers. That’s my favourite food. Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius."

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Embattled rapper DMX has shot down reports he’s checking in to CELEBRITY REHAB upon his release from jail, branding the rumours "false".
The hip-hop star, real name Earl Simmons, is currently serving time at Tent City Jail in Arizona on various charges of drug possession, animal cruelty and theft.
Reports surfaced over the weekend (25Apr09) alleging DMX had signed up to appear in the U.S. reality show in a bid to overcome his drug habit - but his representative has dismissed the claims.
Publicist Pam Pinnock tells AllHipHop.com, "Several media outlets have reported that my client Earl Simmons, aka DMX, has signed on to appear in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab reality show. These reports are false and Mr. Simmons has not agreed to appear in any reality show."

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The Mexican premiere of HUGH JACKMAN’s new movie X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE has been cancelled because of a swine flu epidemic in the capital Mexico City.
Jackman was due to roll into the North American metropolis on Wednesday (29Apr09) to unveil the latest installment of the comic book franchise.
But bosses at studio Twentieth Century Fox have pulled the plug after new figures revealed over 100 people have been killed in Mexico City from the disease, which is affecting much of the globe.
A spokesperson tells People.com, "We were not only concerned about Hugh’s welfare – and we would never send anyone into harm’s way – but we also have an enormous office filled with people we care about. There was no point in proceeding under the current conditions.
"There is a possibility it could be rescheduled. Hugh is obviously beloved (there) so we’ll see what happens. We’ll monitor the situation."

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Troubled rapper RAS KASS will walk free from jail next month (May09) after serving two years for a parole violation.
The West Coast MC, real name John Austin IV, was incarcerated in 2007 after ignoring the rules of his parole and flying to Atlanta, Georgia to attent the BET Awards.
The trouble stems from a previous driving under the influence (DUI) charge in Las Vegas.
But according to AllHipHop.com, the star has been granted a 29 May (09) release date.

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Rapper FABOLOUS disappointed thousands of fans at Harvard University on Saturday (25Apr09) after skipping a concert fundraiser due to scheduling conflicts.
The Trade It All star, real name John Jackson, was due to take to the stage at 9pm for the Eleganza Fashion Show in Massachusetts, but failed to show up in time after being held back following a show at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Organisers at Harvard broke the news to concertgoers at 10.45pm and advised the 1,500-strong crowd to go home - only for Fabolous to arrive at 11.30pm, after everyone had left.
The rapper’s team admitted to being at fault and agreed to fully refund organisers’ deposit, reports AllHipHop.com.

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The airline employee who forced JOEL MADDEN to cover up his tattoos has been disciplined by his bosses, who are furious about the bad publicity the stunt has caused.
Madden was outraged when a British Airways employee refused to allow him to board a flight from Chicago to London on Monday (27Apr09), until he hid his body art from other passengers.
The Good Charlotte rocker posted a message online from the plane, expressing his outrage. He wrote on Twitter.com, "Was just told by a british air (sic) person I can’t get on the plane till I cover my tatts.
"I really actually am in shock." And BA bosses are equally baffled - because there’s nothing in the rulebook about tattoos.
Confirming the unnamed employee is being reprimanded, a spokesperson tells TMZ.com, "We don’t understand why the employee took it upon himself to enforce regulations that don’t exist."

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CHERYL HINES had mixed emotions about her new movie SERIOUS MOONLIGHT - she was delighted to wrap her directorial debut, but sad friend and screenwriter ADRIENNE SHELLY was not there to share in the celebrations.
Shelly, who befriended actress/director Hines on the set of Waitress, was found dead in her New York apartment in 2006. Construction worker and illegal immigrant Diego Pillco later confessed to the killing and was sentenced to 25 years behind bars last year (08).
The project stars Meg Ryan as a spurned wife who holds her husband captive after he declares he’s leaving her for a younger woman.
Hines was approached to helm the film by Shelly’s widower Andrew Ostroy months after the tragedy. But the Curb Your Enthusiasm star admits she had no idea how difficult it would be battling her emotions on set.
However, Hines is confident Shelly would be happy with the final product.
She tells WENN, "It was challenging because we couldn’t make any changes to the script because Adrienne wasn’t with us creatively, but what was even more challenging was she wasn’t there personally.
"So at times it was very difficult, at other times we were so focused on making our day and trying to make a good film because at the end of the day, that’s what Adrienne would have wanted, for us to make the best film we could. So we were focused on that but once in a while, you would be overcome by the feeling, ‘Oh, Adrienne’s not here’, but we really feel this is something Adrienne would be proud of."

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