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LEONARDO DiCAPRIO is teaming up with his dad GEORGE to produce a new movie about the assassination of former U.S. President JOHN F. KENNEDY.
The DiCaprios are adapting the book Legacy of Secrecy: The Long Shadow of the JFK Assassination for the big screen and plan to release the movie in 2013, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s murder.
The politician was shot dead in 1963 while he was riding in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas with his wife Jackie.
According to Variety.com, the Titanic star is expected to play Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant Jack Van Laningham, who got close to Mafia boss Carlos Marcello to determine if he was involved in a plot against Kennedy.

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Country band RASCAL FLATTS have shown their support for the Salvation Army by handing over a $100,000 (£66,666) donation on behalf of their tour sponsors.
The Life is a Highway hitmakers called in at a JCPenney department store in New York City on Wednesday (17Nov10) to present a cheque to the charity’s Angel Giving Tree program, which provides Christmas gifts for children in need.
The money was donated by bosses of JCPenney, who sponsor the band’s tours, but Rascal Flatts showed their own generosity - they gave away copies of their new album, Nothing Like This, to customers who donated a toy to the scheme.

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SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS is set to ring in 2011 by throwing a series of simultaneous star-studded parties across the U.S.
The hip-hop mogul will host five festive events on 31 December (10) in conjunction with his vodka brand, Ciroc, and he’s enlisted a number of his famous friends to host each bash.
Combs will host a party in Las Vegas himself, while Pete Wentz will cover Chicago, Illinois, Kourtney Kardashian will head up the event in Miami, Florida and actress Taryn Manning will take over Vail, Colorado. A surprise celebrity guest has been lined up to look after the New York City bash.
The rapper says in a statement, "New Year’s Eve isn’t just another celebratory night, it sets the standard for an entire year to come." Combs has also announced a competition which will give fans the chance to win an invitation to the parties by sending the star a video message which incorporates the phrase, ‘Ciroc the New Year,’ according to Allhiphop.com.

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MOTORHEAD rocker LEMMY blames lawyers for his falling out with the band’s longterm artist JOE PETAGNO - insisting legal teams wrecked their partnership.
Petagno began working with the British group in 1975, and went on to create their famous ‘Snaggletooth’ logo and design the majority of their album and sleeve covers for the next 30 years.
But the artist quit working with the Ace of Spades hitmakers in 2007 after demanding royalty payments for his work - and Lemmy insists Petagno’s lawyer destroyed their long working relationship by encouraging the artist to pursue the claim.
Lemmy tells Metal Hammer magazine, "Somebody got in his ear about how he should be getting royalties for stuff we bought outright. You could tell somebody was in his ear and poor old Joe tried to sue us and s**t, and he didn’t have a leg to stand on because we’d bought (the artwork) off him lock, stock and barrel every time for a decent price and he never complained.
"Some lawyer came along and f**ked it for everybody! You don’t get royalties for a picture! Rembrandt never got that!"

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Pop superstar CHER has become a part of Hollywood history by leaving prints of her hands and feet outside Los Angeles’ famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
The Believe singer was honoured with a special ceremony at the Hollywood Boulevard landmark on Thursday (18Nov10), following in the footsteps of stars including Frank Sinatra, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Johnny Depp by sinking her hands and feet into the famous concrete.
Cher’s proud mother, Georgia Holt, and her son, Chaz Bono, were in the crowd to witness the event, and the star admitted she had been dreaming of the moment since she was a child.
She said, "This is more special than you can possibly imagine because when I was four years old, my mother and I came to this theatre, actually my dad too, (and) saw Cinderella. I said to my mother, ‘When I grow up I’m going to do this.’"

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SMOKEY ROBINSON has pulled out of an appearance at a tribute event and concert in Chicago, Illinois due to illness.
The soul legend was due to be honoured by both the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago, as well as a local breast cancer charity, at the Smokey Robinson Day celebrations this week (ends21Nov10).
Robinson was scheduled to attend a reception in his honour in Chicago on Friday (19Nov10) and play a gig in the city the next day (20Nov10), but the musician has pulled out of both events after falling sick, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
The newspaper reports organisers hope to reschedule the celebrations.

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Embattled rapper DMX is in trouble with the law again - the hip-hop star was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday (18Nov10) on suspicion of parole violation.
The rap star - real name Earl Simmons - has served two stints in prison this year (10) and most recently walked free in August (10) after serving 18 days of a 90-day sentence in connection with a reckless driving conviction from 2002.
Simmons was detained by police in Phoenix on Thursday evening (18Nov10) after allegedly violating the terms of his release and failing to check in with his probation officer, according to Myfoxphoenix.com.
The rapper has been ordered to attend a probation revocation hearing on 24 November (10) which could see him jailed for a third time in 2010 if he is deemed to have broken court rules.
Simmons served time in jail in Arizona earlier this year (10) for a previous parole violation charge - he was released in July (10) after four months behind bars.

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MONTGOMERY GENTRY star EDDIE MONTGOMERY has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The country star, who fronts the duo with his longtime collaborator Troy Gentry, has confirmed the news in a statement to fans and revealed he will undergo surgery next month (Dec10).
He says, "Yes, rumours have started. And the truth is I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I will be undergoing surgery to remove the cancerous tumour in December. I will be back in January ready to rock for all the fans! Please keep my family and I in your prayers." The band is currently on tour in Canada, with dates scheduled to wrap up in early December (10).

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Sporting legend MARTINA NAVRATILOVA raised $15,000 (£10,000) for charity on Wednesday (17Nov10) by interrupting an auction to offer up personal tennis lessons to bidders.
Navratilova was a guest at the Pam Shriver Silver Tennis Ball in Maryland and was so moved by the cystic fibrosis fundraiser she jumped onstage and grabbed the microphone to auction off one-on-one court sessions.
Navratilova’s spontaneous gesture proved successful after a generous guest instantly pledged $15,000 - and she was pleased to help out the cause.
She tells TMZ.com, "I was happy to support Pam at her charity event last night. In these economically tough times, I know how much every dollar counts."

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KELSEY GRAMMER is heading back to TV in a new show directed by MILK moviemaker GUS VAN SANT.
The former Frasier star is swapping comedy for a tense political drama called Boss, which will mark Oscar-nominee Van Sant’s first small screen venture.
Grammer will star as the fictional Mayor of Chicago, Illinois who is diagnosed with a degenerative mental condition that only he and his doctor know about, according to Deadline.com.
The show is said to be inspired by Shakespeare’s King Lear.

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Actor-turned-movie mogul WILLIAM SELF has died at the age of 89.
The veteran producer passed away on Monday night (15Nov10) at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack last week (ends14Nov10).
Self began his career as an actor in the 1940s, starring in four films under the direction of famed moviemaker Howard Hawks, including cult classic The Thing from Another World in 1951.
In the 1950s, Self stepped behind the camera as a producer, working on The Frank Sinatra Show and The Twilight Zone, before he was hired by the 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, where he rose through the ranks to become the firm’s Vice-President.
He also worked for CBS and later set up his own production company.
Self is survived by his daughter Barbara and son Edwin.

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R&B singer MAXWELL was left red-faced after accidentally tipping his drink over HALLE BERRY at a glamorous New York City party on Wednesday (17Nov10).
The actress nearly suffered an outfit disaster at a post-premiere party for her latest movie Frankie And Alice when Maxwell spilled his berry-coloured cocktail on her Christian Louboutin heels, narrowly missing her cream dress.
But the soul star insists Berry was gracious about the mishap and even posed for photos after assistants helped clean up the mess.
He tells the New York Daily News, "Halle has an invisible force field of goodness around her. Here’s to the people who will retouch that photo."

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A lawyer for MICHAEL JACKSON’s estate has assured fans he went to great lengths to ensure the authenticity of tracks on the King of Pop’s upcoming posthumous album, recruiting a "forensic musicologist" to confirm the vocals are genuine.
The new record, Michael, is comprised of previously unreleased material said to have been recorded by the Thriller legend prior to his death last year (09).
But the album has been mired in controversy since previews surfaced online, with fans and members of the Jackson clan questioning whether the vocals belong to the late singer.
Jackson’s nephews, the former members of boyband 3T - Taryll, Taj and TJ - branded the song Breaking News fake in a post on Twitter.com, while the star’s brother Randy admitted he has doubts about "some of the tracks" on the disc.
Attorney Howard Weitzman, who represents the Jackson estate, has now revealed he turned to a number of experts to investigate three of the tracks allegedly recorded by Jackson in 2007, including Breaking News.
He submitted the samples to two musicologists and six of Jackson’s former producers, as well as engineers and musicians who had worked with the star. Weitzman claims everyone concluded the vocals do belong to the superstar - although he is urging fans to make up their own mind.
In a statement, Weitzman says, "Although there still seem to be concerns being expressed in some quarters about the authenticity of the lead vocals, ultimately Michael’s fans will be the judges of these songs, as they always are.
"We take all fan comments very seriously, and, as I’d stated, there is nothing more important to the estate than Michael’s music, his legacy and his fans. Michael’s fans are extraordinary in their quest for accuracy and their passions to raise their voices in a search for truth.
"We are continuing to follow up with those who have worked in the studio or on tours with Michael, and if any new information comes to light, we will keep you and the fans advised." Michael hits shelves next month (Dec10).

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A cameraman has dropped his case against SACHA BARON COHEN over an alleged attack at a gay rights rally in 2008, because the legal wrangling has taken a toll on his "emotional well being." Photographer Mike Skiff filed suit against the British funnyman last month (Oct10), claiming he was injured in a scuffle at a rally in Los Angeles while Cohen was shooting scenes for his 2009 comedy Bruno.
He accused crewmembers of violently confronting him "with the threat of being clubbed with wooden signs" when he began to film the fracas and alleges he was shoved, pulled and wrestled to the ground.
But Skiff has decided to call off his legal action and filed a request for an official dismissal with the Los Angeles County Superior Court last week (ends14Nov10).
Skiff’s lawyer tells TMZ.com the matter "had become too difficult (for Skiff) to deal with".
Attorney Clifford Scherer adds, "Mike is satisfied with the statements he made, and satisfied that people were made aware of the situation."

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Rocker BRYAN FERRY received a saucy surprise when he was interviewed on a TV chat show this week (beg15Nov10) - he was treated to a sexy dance routine by two scantily-clad women.
The Roxy Music frontman appeared as a guest on Italian show Chiambretti Night and was pranked by hosts at the end of the programme.
As a shocked Ferry grinned with delight, a female dancer wearing thigh-high boots, stockings and suspenders gyrated in front of him and whispered teasingly in his ear.
The redhead was then joined by another beauty who helped peel off her pal’s dress to reveal her black leather underwear - before the giggling pair shared a lingering kiss, leaving Ferry wide-eyed and laughing.
The British musician is not the first star to receive a raunchy dance on the show - director Terry Gilliam, Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, and former The O.C. actress Mischa Barton have all been treated to a surprise routine during their interview.

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Australian singer CHRISTINE ANU has married her high school sweetheart after they were reunited on social networking site Facebook.com.
The pop star was just 14 years old when she fell for Simon Deutrom but the pair lost touch after their school closed.
Their romance was reignited three years ago when Deutrom contacted Anu online and now the couple has celebrated its relationship by exchanging vows in a clifftop ceremony on Anu’s native Torres Strait Islands in Australia.
The star tells New Idea magazine, "I perform in front of many thousands of people, so I thought I’d be pretty calm about the wedding. But I couldn’t believe how nervous I was on the day!"

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British singer ALESHA DIXON broke down in tears filming a new TV documentary as she recalled the domestic abuse her mother suffered at the hands of a former boyfriend.
The former Mis-Teeq star opened up about her family situation for a new TV show about domestic violence, called Don’t Hit My Mum.
Dixon claims her mother, Beverley, was beaten by an unnamed partner and she witnessed the clashes as a child.
The 32 year old says, "I remember my mum crying and running out the house. My brother and I got pushed back. I remember thinking ‘Run for your life’.
"He caught her and we saw him start to attack her in front of us. That is my worst memory. That is an image I’ve always carried." The pop star admits the violent scenes scarred her emotionally and made her a nervous and fearful child.
She adds, "I don’t remember any harmony or fun times. When you’re young and you see your mum being abused you feel helpless and weak.
"I was scared of everything, scared to get a train to London, scared to pick up the phone. I wonder if it comes from not having a sense of security as a child. It is something I’ve had to work on." The show will air in the U.K. on Monday night (22Nov10).

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AC/DC’s larger-than-life set at Britain’s Download Festival this summer (10) has landed the rock legends a top award.
The Aussie rockers’ gig was voted the Headline Performance of the Year at the annual U.K. Festival Awards ceremony in London on Thursday night (18Nov10).
The band pulled out all the stops when they performed at the festival in June (10) - fireworks erupted and an enormous steam train with inflatable horns burst onto the stage as the stars opened with Rock ‘N Roll Train.
Their two-hour show also saw guitarist Angus Young flash the crowd his boxer shorts and frontman Brian Johnson swing from a giant bell as they played Hells Bells.
Other winners at the prizegiving included folk rockers Mumford & Sons, who were voted the Best Breakthrough Act, and Florence and the Machine, whose cover of You’ve Got The Love was branded the Anthem of the Summer.
Scottish singer Paolo Nutini was named the Feel Good Act of the Summer, while Biffy Clyro won the Virtual Festivals Critics’ Choice Award for their performance at the legendary Glastonbury Festival.

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