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RYAN GOSLING took a role in new movie DRIVE because he missed out on the chance to star in a superhero film.
The actor appears alongside Carey Mulligan in the movie as a Hollywood stuntman who doubles as a getaway driver, and Gosling has revealed he took on the high-action job because he missed out on the chance to star as a real superhero.
He tells Fox News, "I really wanted to make a superhero film but all the good ones were taken so I thought I would have to make my own at this point… When I read this script I thought there was a way to do that with this stunt driver stuck in the mythology of movies, and that he had become so far removed and watched so many movies, that he started to see his life as one."

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LARS VON TRIER is refusing to apologise for the controversial statements he made about ADOLF HITLER at the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL earlier this year (11), even though the remarks led to a ban.
He stunned reporters at a press conference for his film Melancholia in May (11) when he launched into a rant about his German heritage and declared he could "understand" the Nazi leader.
Festival officials condemned his remarks, prompting von Trier to backtrack over his comments and personally apologise for causing a stir, even though he was still subsequently banned from the rest of the week’s events.
Now, opening up about the incident for the first time, the Danish filmmaker admits his public apology was forced and wasn’t true to his feelings.
He tells GQ magazine, "I don’t think there is a right or wrong thing to say. I think that anything can be said. That is very much me… To say I’m sorry for what I said is to say I’m sorry for what kind of a person I am, (and that) I’m sorry for my morals, and that would destroy me as a person.
"It’s not true. I’m not sorry. I am not sorry for what I said. I’m sorry that it didn’t come out more clearly. I’m not sorry that I made a joke. But I’m sorry that I didn’t make it clear that it was a joke. But I can’t be sorry for what I said - it’s against my nature… but that’s maybe where I’m really sick in my mind. You can’t be sorry about something that’s fundamentally you. Maybe I’m a freak in that sense."

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The future of the third GHOSTBUSTERS movie hangs in the balance again - SIGOURNEY WEAVER insists the sequel won’t start shooting if BILL MURRAY doesn’t agree to be part of it.
The actress’ comments come just a month after co-star Dan Aykroyd insisted filming would begin next year (12) with or without Murray - the only castmember from the original movie who has yet to sign up for a third film.
Weaver previously suggested writers should kill off Murray’s character, Peter Venkman, if he didn’t want to be part of the sequel, but now it seems she has changed her mind.
In an interview with Collider.com, she says, "I don’t think any of us would do it if Bill said no. Why would we do that? I think the whole point is to get together and have fun."

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Legendary actor/funnyman BOB HOPE’s widow has died.
Dolores Hope died at her home in Toluca Lake, California on Monday (19Sep11) at the age of 102.
She and Hope were married for 69 years before the Road To Bali star died in 2003, two months after celebrating his 100th birthday.
A beloved philanthropist, Dolores started her career as a professional singer. She wed Hope in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1934. They later adopted four children.
She made history in 1990 when she became the first female entertainer allowed to perform in Saudi Arabia.
Dolores Hope ended her singing career with a string of hit festive albums.

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MODERN FAMILY came full circle at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday (18Sep11), winning the very first honours of the night and closing the show by topping the prestigious Comedy Series category.
Mad Men looked set to dominate the night, going in with 19 top nominations, and it continued its winning streak for the best drama title for the fourth year in a row.
But the stars of the period drama didn’t fair so well - Jon Hamm was a four-time loser for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Kyle Chandler claimed that prize for his role in Friday Night Lights, while Julianna Margulies beat the likes of Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men), Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) and Kathy Bates (Harry’s Law) to take home the female equivalent for her turn in The Good Wife.
Meanwhile, Modern Family started the Emmys as they planned to go on - TV husband and wife Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen kicked off the celebrations by walking away with the acting honours for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series.
The hit programme went on to earn accolades for writing and directing before being crowned best comedy at the end of the event.
It was a good night for the Brits too - Kate Winslet was named Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Mildred Pierce, while Downton Abbey’s Dame Maggie Smith claimed the supporting actress in a miniseries or movie title.
Justin Timberlake (Saturday Night Live) and Gwyneth Paltrow (Glee) were already winners before the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre was even rolled out - they were honoured at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards last weekend (10Sep11) in the Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series category.
Awards host Jane Lynch opened the show with a song-and-dance sequence featuring Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy and the cast of Mad Men, while Andy Samberg’s comedy rap trio The Lonely Island, featuring crooner Michael Bolton and R&B singer Akon, and rapper/actor LL Cool J, were among the musical acts providing the entertainment in between awards at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre.
The main list of winners at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards is as follows: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series: Melissa McCarthy - Mike & Molly Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Kyle Chandler - Friday Night Lights Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Julianna Marguiles - The Good Wife Outstanding Lead Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie: Barry Pepper - The Kennedys Outstanding Lead Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie: Kate Winslet - Mildred Pierce Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series: Ty Burrell - Modern Family Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series: Julie Bowen - Modern Family Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Peter Dinklage - Game Of Thrones Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series: Margo Martindale - Justified Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Miniseries Or A Movie: Guy Pearce - Mildred Pierce Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or A Movie: Maggie Smith - Downton Abbey Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series: Justin Timberlake - Saturday Night Live (Host) Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series: Gwyneth Paltrow - Glee Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Paul McCrane - Harry’s Law Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Loretta Devine - Grey’s Anatomy Outstanding Comedy Series: Modern Family Outstanding Drama Series: Mad Men Outstanding Miniseries Or Movie: Downton Abbey (Masterpiece) Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Outstanding Animated Programme: Futurama Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special: The Kennedy Center Honors Outstanding Reality Programme: Deadliest Catch Outstanding Reality-Competition Programme: The Amazing Race Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series: Steven Levitan and Jeffrey Richman - Modern Family (Episode: Caught In The Act) Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series: Jason Katims - Friday Night Lights (Episode: Always) Outstanding Writing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: Julian Fellowes - Downton Abbey (Masterpiece) Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series: Steve Bodow, Tim Carvell, Rory Albanese, Kevin Bleyer, Rich Blomquist, Wyatt Cenac, Hallie Haglund, J.R
. Havlan, Elliot Kalan, Josh Lieb, Sam Means, Jo Miller, John Oliver, Daniel Radosh, Jason Ross, Jon Stewart - The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Outstanding Writing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special: David Boone, Matt Roberts, and Mo Rocca - 64th Annual Tony Awards Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series: Michael Alan Spiller - Modern Family Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series: Martin Scorsese - Boardwalk Empire Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Dramatic Special: Brian Percival - Downton Abbey (Masterpiece) Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series: Donny Roy King - Saturday Night Live (Host: Justin Timberlake) Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Special: Lonny Price - Sondheim! The Birthday Concert
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Actress EVAN RACHEL WOOD is "glad" she ended her engagement to shock rocker MARILYN MANSON - because they both had "a lot more growing to do".
The Wrestler star first began dating Manson in 2006 following his divorce from burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese.
They split in 2008, but reconciled a year later (09) before secretly becoming engaged in January, 2010.
The odd couple parted ways for good in August, 2010 - and although Wood admits she’s happy she didn’t go through with the wedding, she has no regrets about her time with Manson.
She tells Marie Claire magazine, "I am glad - for both of us. We both have a lot more growing to do. I don’t think it would’ve been right, but I am glad that we were engaged. I think we needed to make a statement to each other that it was legit. So that was good." Wood has since been linked to her ex-boyfriend Jamie Bell, who she originally dated in 2006.
The reunited couple was spotted walking hand-in-hand in New York in June (11) and the actress suggests their relationship is serious again.
She says coyly, "I mean, I’ve got his initial tattooed on my ankle, so…"

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Singer JORDIN SPARKS has urged young teens to push their boundaries and explore other parts of the world after experiencing her own life-altering travels over the summer (11).
The former American Idol star jetted to Europe with cross-cultural organisation People to People, and was amazed by how much she could squeeze into such a short vacation, thanks to some careful planning with group officials.
And now Sparks is encouraging fans to follow suit and broaden their horizons.
During an appearance on U.S. chat show The Talk on Friday (16Sep11), the No Air hitmaker said, "People to People is an organisation that helps get students overseas to explore different things and be more culturally aware… I brought my brother with me, we went and it was amazing the access People to People has.
"So you can go over there (to Europe) on your own and say you’re gonna see the Louvre (Museum in Paris) and then see the Eiffel Tower, and it might take you two days. But in one day we went to a concentration camp and from there we went to Innsbruck (Austria) and learned how to make apple strudel, and then we went to France - all within 17 hours. It was incredible and it was just an amazing experience."

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MARTIN SCORSESE’s new GEORGE HARRISON documentary is set to premiere in the U.K. in the BEATLE’s native Liverpool, England.
George Harrison: Living in the Material World opened at Spain’s 59th San Sebastian Film Festival on Friday (16Sep11) and it will get its British launch at Liverpool’s Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (FACT) on 2 October (11).
The film, made in collaboration with Harrison’s widow Olivia, documents the late star’s rise to fame and his life as one-quarter of the Fab Four, and features interviews with former bandmates Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono.
Chris Peters, general manager of FACT’s Picturehouse movie theatre says, "FACT is over the moon to be bringing Liverpool audiences the premiere of George Harrison: Living in the Material World in the city where George’s story began.
"A spiritual and musical journey, the documentary places the imaginative and inspired eye of one of cinema’s greatest filmmakers on one of the world’s most influential men, and Liverpool audiences should expect a deeply moving and touching experience."

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Heavy rockers IRON MAIDEN have raised more than $57,600 (£36,000) for the ongoing relief efforts in Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March (11).
The band was travelling to Tokyo for two shows when the massive 9.0-magnitude tremor struck and they were forced to divert their jet to Nagoya in the wake of the disaster.
Both of their gigs were cancelled - but the stars offered up T-shirts intended for sale at the concerts to benefit the Japanese Red Cross, which continues to work hard to provide aid for victims of the quake.
And the Iron Maiden stars have now revealed just how generous their fans have been.
In a statement, the band says, "The terrific support from our fans has resulted in over £36,000 being raised in proceeds from the sales of the Japanese event shirt through the Iron Maiden shop and a retail version of the shirt which was sold in the USA. The band have channelled all their profits and royalties into the fund, which has been donated to the Japanese Red Cross charity.
"We’d like to thank everyone who took part in this initiative in support of our fellow Maiden fans in Japan and the many others affected by the tsunami."

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Teen pop sensation JUSTIN BIEBER has been honoured with a special star in his native Ontario, Canada.
The Baby hitmaker expressed his love for music as a youngster by busking on the streets of the city of Stratford, where he was raised, before he was discovered by talent manager Scooter Braun at the age of 13 and subsequently signed by R&B star Usher.
Bieber has won a slew of accolades ever since, but he was unaware of one award celebrating his success in his hometown - until now.
The singer learned of the prize on Friday (16Sep11), when a fan sent in a photo of the sidewalk star, in the style of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame honours, via his Twitter.com page.
Bieber, 17, showed off the picture on his own blog and thanked his devotees for their continued support.
He wrote, "woke up 2day (sic) and got an email of this star in front of the place i used to busk in my hometown. #DREAMBIG. and thank u (sic).
"cant (sic) help but smile. thank u to everyone who ever cared. very grateful. anything is possible. #neversaynever" The star was cemented to the pavement in July (11).

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Heavy metal star DAVE MUSTAINE risked paralysis by pressing ahead with MEGADETH’s concert in New York on Wednesday (14Sep11) - because he needed urgent surgery to fix a painful neck injury.
The headbanging rocker played through the pain to hit the stage for the Big Four gig at the new Yankee Stadium after suffering an injury during Megadeth’s recent Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tour.
He wore a neckbrace as protection during the show, but admits one wrong move could have put an end to his rock career.
Speaking to RollingStone.com before the concert, he said, "I was in a hospital (on Tuesday) morning, so I’m going home to get (neck) surgery right after this.
"It’s pretty bad. If I move wrong tonight, I could be paralysed." Mustaine reveals Megadeth almost pulled out of the gig - but he decided to put his faith in a higher power and go through with the stadium set.
He added, "We called and said I couldn’t make (the gig). And then I thought about it and I thought, ‘You know what? I trust God and I know He’s got me in his hands.’ I know that he hasn’t brought me this far through all this diversity and done all this reconciliation with all the (other) bands and us all getting along this well to have the finale show here in the States stopped. And I just thought, either God’s everything or it’s nothing, and I believe in Him, so that’s why I’m here." The rocker’s surgery means Megadeth have been forced to delay an upcoming concert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates until December (11).

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ENTOURAGE star ADRIAN GRENIER tried his hand at a friendly round of golf on Wednesday (14Sep11) to help raise funds for student scholarships.
The actor braved the rainy weather in Lemont, Illinois and picked up his clubs to face off against some of the world’s most celebrated athletes at the 2011 BMW Championship Pro-Am.
The event benefited the Evans Scholars Fund, which provides full scholarships and housing grants to young, university-bound golf caddies in need of financial support.

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Actor JERRY O’CONNELL is set to make his Broadway debut in new musical comedy SEMINAR.
The Stand By Me actor will play an aspiring young writer taking classes from a world-class scholar, Leonard, who will be portrayed by Private Lives star Alan Rickman.
Previews will begin at the Golden Theatre on 27 October, with opening night set for 20 November (11).
The stage stint will mean O’Connell will be relocating from Los Angeles to New York for the theatre run - leaving his actress wife Rebecca Romijn to look after their two-year-old twin daughters.

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Actor GLENN HOWERTON has become a father for the first time.
The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star and his actress wife, Jill Latiano, welcomed baby boy Miles Robert on Monday (12Sep11).
Announcing the news during an appearance on late night U.S. talk show Conan on Thursday (15Sep11), Howerton admitted the couple had waited until after the tot’s birth to find a suitable name.
He said, "My wife and I thought it would be a good idea to wait to see the baby first before we actually decided what his name would be… get a sense of the guy.
"Then we saw him and he looked like a tiny little baby alien grandpa creature and I was like, ‘I’m not getting any information from this - at all.’" Howerton and Latiano wed in 2009.

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Actor RYAN GOSLING is eager to cut down on his busy work schedule so he can settle down and start "making babies".
The Notebook hunk, 30, admits he’s been putting his career above his personal life for too long, blaming the pressure of Hollywood for his failed romances with "the greatest girlfriends" Rachel McAdams and Sandra Bullock.
He tells Britain’s The Times newspaper, "I had two of the greatest girlfriends of all time. I haven’t met anybody who could top them…. Showbusiness is the bad guy. When both people are in show business it’s too much showbusiness. It takes all of the light, so nothing else can grow." Gosling has since been romantically linked to sexy Latina Eva Mendes, but the actor insists he is "in a committed relationship with film", adding, "I’m giving as much to it as a marriage".
However, the star would love nothing better than to start a family.
He laments, "I’d like to be making babies but I’m not, so I’m making movies. When someone comes along I don’t think I’ll be able to do both and I’m fine with that. I’ll make movies until I make babies. I have no idea when the handover will happen." Gosling dated Bullock in 2002, while he parted from his The Notebook co-star McAdams for good in 2008. The couple enjoyed a brief reunion after initially splitting in 2007 after two years together.

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OZZY OSBOURNE has reached out to grieving fans of tragic singer AMY WINEHOUSE, insisting it’s "hard" to lose a personal hero.
The rock veteran has taken his medical advice magazine column online and spent several hours on Friday (16Sep11) answering questions on a range of ailments and conditions from his followers on Twitter.com.
Several fans ‘tweeted’ Osbourne with concerns about the sadness they feel since Winehouse’s death, and he’s reassured them it’s a "normal" emotion, adding that he was devastated when John Lennon died.
He writes, "With Amy - this is normal grief. Her death was (a) tragic end to a wonderful talent. She was so refreshing to me. A god-given talent… When John Lennon died, it hit me like a ton of bricks. When one of your heroes goes, it’s hard."

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CHARLIE SHEEN has confessed he was like a "runaway train" at the height of his meltdown earlier this year (11), admitting he careered "absolutely" out of control.
Sheen’s TV sitcom Two and a Half Men stalled in February (11) following a series of bizarre antics, which began with the star trashing a hotel room in New York over a missing watch and ended with his hospitalisation following an all-night party.
He was then fired from the show in March (11) after publicly feuding with producers and series creator Chuck Lorre - and the incident sent the actor on a downward spiral in which he spent several weeks making crazed public appearances.
He blasted TV executives and co-stars online, lost custody of his twin sons, staged a bizarre touring one-man show, and made famous a number of oddball slogans by insisting he was pumped with "tiger blood" and was "winning".
Now Sheen has spoken out to admit his behaviour was out of control, but he’s adamant many of his madcap antics were done in jest.
During an appearance on U.S. programme The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday (15Sep11), Sheen said, "It was like a runaway train that I was kind of the reluctant conductor of. And it just kept going.
"I said some things that were a little out there. I might have overshot the mark a little bit. But these were just metaphors. I didn’t really believe I had tiger blood or Adonis DNA. These were just jokes." And when host Leno asked the star if he thought he had been out of control, Sheen responded, "Absolutely" before adding: "I can’t (do it again) Jay. I don’t have the energy. I’m out of slogans." Later echoing the same sentiment on U.S. breakfast show Today on Friday (16Sep11), Sheen told fans, "I think it’s important that people see, that I see, and that I feel, that that was just one crazy chapter and one weird phase. I was this guy before it started and so I can be that guy again afterwards."

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KEVIN COSTNER has reportedly dropped out of QUENTIN TARANTINO’s blockbuster Western DJANGO UNCHAINED due to scheduling conflicts.
The JFK star was due to play a brutal slave-master alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the upcoming movie but will no longer step into the role, according to Variety.
In a post on Twitter.com, columnist Justin Kroll writes, "And in another interesting piece of casting news, Kevin Costner has had to pass on DJANGO UNCHAINED due to scheduling conflicts."

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