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Emmy Spotlight: Can Alec Baldwin Threepeat as Lead Comedy Actor?

Now that the dust has settled around those Emmy nominations , it’s time for Movieline to begin digging into each category to lay down odds for the nominees. Everyone can agree that these year’s selections feel fresh and new, but in the Lead Actor in a Comedy category, will tradition reign?

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‘Mission: Impossible IV’ Still Moving Forward With Tom Cruise

Paramount is ‘excited’ about star, despite the underwhelming performance of ‘Knight and Day.’ By Eric Ditzian Tom Cruise Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage Paramount and Tom Cruise chose to accept another “Mission: Impossible” in February , and despite a slew of questions surrounding the project, both the studio and its leading man remain committed to one another. “We absolutely are excited about having Tom Cruise star in this movie,” Paramount vice chairman Rob Moore told The Hollywood Reporter. Yet the fact that Paramount even had to go on record in support of Cruise highlights the issues surrounding “Mission: Impossible IV” four years after the last installment in the franchise. Last month, Cruise’s action comedy, “Knight and Day,” opened to an underwhelming $20.1 million box office haul, and Paramount is reportedly keeping a watchful eye on the overseas numbers to see if the actor can sustain his appeal to foreign audiences. “It all depends on whether Tom Cruise brings in foreign bucks,” an executive not involved with the film told THR. For the moment, preproduction on “M:I 4” continues. Brad Bird (“The Incredibles”) is reportedly onboard to direct, with J.J. Abrams producing, and Paramount is said to be expecting a final script within weeks. Shooting would reportedly begin by the end of the year with a theatrical release planned during 2011’s holiday season. The studio is targeting a budget of around $140 million, significantly less than the $165 million budget of “M:I 3,” and Cruise is not expected to receive a $20 million payday, as he had not long ago. “Everybody will do their best to make it work,” said a Cruise rep about the star’s “M:I 4″ payday. And then there’s the ongoing talk about just what Cruise’s role in the movie will be. There is a long-standing rumor that his Ethan Hunt character might not even be the face of the franchise for the new film, but that he’d hand off the reigns to a younger actor or even an ensemble. ” ‘Mission: Impossible’ is a brand,” an unnamed former studio chief said. “It didn’t have anything to do with Tom Cruise in the beginning.” Do you think Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt should be the main character in “M:I 4”? Share your thoughts in the comments. Check out everything we’ve got on “Mission: Impossible IV.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .

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DeAnna Pappas to Ali Fedotowsky: Pick Roberto!

Three great guys remain after last night’s hometown dates, and The Bachelorette star Ali Fedotowsky faces tougher and tougher decisions every week. But former star DeAnna Pappas is totally on Team Roberto. “They have so much chemistry,” she says of Ali and Roberto Martinez , whose time in his native Tampa, Fla., featured a (literal) trip around the bases. “You can tell she really likes him,” DeAnna says. “When she gave him a hug and straddled him… He’s good looking and seems like the total package.” “His family was wonderful and [Ali] seemed comfortable.” Will the season end with an Ali Fedotowsky-Roberto Martinez engagement? “Ali is still a little standoffish with everyone,” DeAnna Pappas adds, noting that the star seems nervous. “But for Roberto, I think, she’s coming around. They’re holding hands more, she’s cuddling more, and the kisses seem more natural.” She also had high marks for Ali’s Cape Cod visit with Chris Lambton: “They had a nice little makeout session at the end. He climbs higher and higher in my book. I think the chemistry is growing, but at first it was hard to tell.” “At least on Chris’ part … I think he’s a great candidate for The Bachelor .” No arguments here. “As much as I like Chris L., I don’t think she chooses him in the end,” Pappas adds. “I think Chris is the safer choice, but she’s infatuated with Roberto.” As for the third man left standing, Frank Neuschaefer, DeAnna says run for it! “Frank is leading her on,” Pappas says. Where would she get that idea ? Who should Ali choose on The Bachelorette?

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Robert Pattinsons Calls Out Courtney Love, Refers to Singer as a "Dick"

In a new interview with Great Britain’s The Daily Mirror , Robert Pattinson touches on a number of topics. We’ll get to those momentarily, but first props must be given to the actor for calling out Courtney Love. Asked about the rumor that he was up for the role of Kurt Cobain in an upcoming biopic, Pattinson said he never considered it – and then blasted Love for her negative remarks (when she referred to that possibility as “stupid”) in April. “You see all these comments, like from Courtney Love, saying ’What the f*ck! He’s totally wrong for it’, and I’m like, ’I f*cking said no, you d*ck!’ I didn’t get offered it. For one thing, I’m too tall, and I can’t sing like him, I’m nothing like him!’ It’s ridiculous.” You go, boy! Pattinson was also asked about similarities to Edward, along with his next movie, Bel Ami . Excerpts from the interview follow: On identifying with Edward : It’s changed a bit in this film. In the first two, I guess there was his feeling that you can’t relate to anyone, or no one can relate to you. I was like, ’I never want to talk to anyone’. I used to feel like that when I was younger. I’ve grown up now. On his next role : There’s something fun about Bel Ami, going from Edward to some guy who pretty much abuses women to get money out of them. Edward so wouldn’t approve – and I thought that was a funny irony. On other career aspirations : I want to produce a film. It would be so satisfying to turn up to work and not have to go into costume or make-up. You stand behind the monitor and don’t even have the responsibility of the director. On Kristen Stewart : I can’t wait to marry her. JUST KIDDING with that last one! Wanted to see if you were paying attention.

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Tony Curtis Hospitalized — Breathing Problems

Filed under: Tony Curtis , Nurse! TMZ has learned Tony Curtis has been hospitalized outside of Las Vegas since last week — after experiencing breathing problems during a local appearance. Sources close to the actor tell TMZ Tony — who suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease… Read more

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Late Night Highlights: About That Time Nicolas Cage Took Magic Mushrooms… With His Cat

Any future talk show guest even considering telling a story about psilocybin mushrooms, should refer to Nicolas Cage’s Late Show segment last night and bow down. Within ten seconds of his introduction, the actor launched into a buddy adventure story about his groovy night with his pet cat Louis sometime back in the ’70s. Click through for that expertly delivered anecdote as well as the other highlights you missed last night while trying to defend Mel Gibson’s racist rant .

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Oksana/Mel Tell Different Stories Re: Extortion

Filed under: Mel Gibson , Oksana Grigorieva , Celebrity Justice There is a “long paper trail” showing Oksana Grigorieva tried to extort money from Mel Gibson in return for keeping the tapes secret … this according to sources connected with the actor. But a source close to Oksana tells TMZ, “She did not try to… Read more

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Mel Gibson Admits Hitting Wife and Threatens to Kill Her in New Second Audiotape

Mel Gibson, under investigation for domestic violence, admits to hitting Oksana Grigorieva and TWICE threatens to kill her in an explosive new audio tape obtained and released exclusively by RadarOnline.com. The enraged actor tells the mother of his eight-month old daughter Lucia “you deserved it” after she says that he hit her and broke her teeth. Mel’s stunning admission could be a powerful piece of evidence against him in the criminal investigation that is headed for the district attorney’s office and right now being conducted by the L.A. County Sherriff’s Department. The new tape features a ranting, out-of-control, Mel who screams and is so enraged at times that all he can do is pant heavily, seemingly incapable of speaking. It is one of the most powerful, crazed and bizarre episodes ever caught on tape from a major Hollywood star. You can listen to the tape here exclusively on RadarOnline.com. The tape is not only big trouble for Mel in the domestic violence investigation but he could face additional criminal charges based on two death threats heard clearly on this new audio. WARNING: This audio contains graphic and profane language. It has been left unedited so that the full impact of Mel’s rant can be heard. RadarOnline.com has not altered this tape in any way. As Mel and Oksana argue, the Braveheart star becomes increasingly incensed, and tells her: “You need a f*cking bat in the side of the head. Alright, how about that?” Later on the tape, Mel alludes to killing and burying her. As the former couple’s argument grows worse and worse Oksana tells Mel: “You’re gonna answer one day, boy, you’re gonna answer.” Infuriated, Mel asks if she is threatening him, and Oksana says she is not. “I’m not the one to threaten,” the Russian-born beauty says. And that’s when Mel makes what certainly can be reasonably interpreted as another death threat, telling Oksana: “Threaten ya? I’ll put you in a f *ckin rose garden you c*nt! You understand that? Because I’m capable of it. You understand that?” Oksana filed a complaint with law enforcement on July 5 triggering a domestic violence investigation of Mel. RadarOnline.com learned that Oksana said she taped Mel because he made death threats against her and she feared for her life. At one point, on another section of tape not played here, Mel threatens to burn down her house. The new tape obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com has Mel admitting that he punched Oksana, confirming our earlier report that she has told friends he knocked out her front teeth. Here is the key piece of dialogue: Oksana: What kind of a man is that? Hitting a woman when she’s holding a child in her hands? Breaking her teeth twice in the face! What kind of man is that? Mel: Oh, you’re all angry now! You know what, you f* cking deserved it! As RadarOnline.com reported Oksana filed a restraining order under seal against Mel last month. In May they went through two days of arbitration to work out the terms of their separation. But Mel became infuriated when she would not let him see their daughter on Father’s day. RadarOnline.com was first to report that he has also filed orders under seal that restrain Oksana. Mel’s lawyers are now claiming that Oksana tried to extort him for more money in their settlement. On this tape, Mel says he will no longer pay money toward Oksana’s music career and she answers: “I don’t give a damn if you don’t spend another penny on me. “I don’t care I am just fearing for the life of my daughter.” Mel accuses her of leaving him when he stopped spending money but Oksana answers: “Because I am saving my life and I’m saving my daughter’s life! I don’t give a damn about my music and I don’t give a damn about you spending another penny! I’m saving her life! You almost killed us, did you forget?” On July 9, RadarOnline.com released audio of Mel’s vile racist rant. He is heard telling Oksana: “You look like a f*cking bitch in heat. And if you get raped by a pack of ni**ers it will be your fault. Alright? Because you provoked it.” Shortly after the release of our tape, it was revealed that the William Morris agency dropped Gibson as a client. Now many are wondering if his career can survive and the new tapes may indicate even bigger problems are directly ahead for the actor, as his threats against Oksana and admission of hitting her may be enough basis for criminal charges. The Braveheart star is so worked up at times on this tape that he is huffing and puffing, out of breath and in what appears to be a full blown emotional crisis. Oksana, by contrast, remains calm for most of the tape, but at times she shows more emotion, telling Mel, “you need medication.” She also tells Mel that she will call the police as he gets more abusive and that sets him into another rage as he screams: “You’re in my house honey.” Mel and Oksana’s romantic relationship was revealed exclusively by RadarOnline.com after we obtained photos of them hugging on a beach in Costa Rica. Mel’s wife Robyn filed for diovrce shortly after the photos became public. The new tape offers a brief but interesting glimpse about the end of Mel’s marriage. At one point he tells Oksana: “I left my wife because we had no spiritual common ground.” The tape was made earlier this year, after January 6 when Oksana has said Mel punched her in the face while she held their daughter. Mel and Oksana’s relationship has unraveled by this point and he rails against her, saying that she doesn’t love him and has used him financially. At one point he alludes that he has quit smoking and says that her behavior wants to make him smoke again. But the rest of the conversation is far more intense with Mel trying to express he has done everything possible for Oksana and received nothing in return. He screams at Oksana: “You don’t have any f*ucking friends except me, and you treat me like shi*! So that’s why I’m so fucking angry, because I don’t have any friends! And I try and make one from you and you treat me like shit and you fucking used me!” http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/07/exclusive-new-audio-mel-gibson-adm… added by: EmperorThan

Mel Gibson Officially Unglued, Possibly Ruined in Epic New Hate Tape

If Mel Gibson’s first audiotaped rant to emerge from the bowels of tabloid-breakup hell was not toxic enough for you, have a listen to the eight-minute dance remix that debuted today. Ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva surreptitiously recorded the actor-producer-director in a meltdown to end all meltdowns — which honestly, for much of the tape, sounds like just what you’d expect from a guy who acknowledges having “left my wife because we have no spiritual common ground” , and then shacked up with the kind of person who would leak a tape of him going nuts after things went poorly between them . Anyone would be pissed! And then comes the final minute, and this kind of changes everything.

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Mel Gibson Allegedly Threatens To Kill Girlfriend In Leaked Tape

Gibson was dropped by his talent agency over the weekend. By Gil Kaufman Mel Gibson Photo: Michael Caulfield/OG/Getty Images The newest bombshell in the slowly unfolding Mel Gibson meltdown is the leak of yet another portion of a tape recording obtained by RadarOnline.com in which the actor is heard seemingly acknowledging that he had battered the mother of his 8-month-old daughter before twice threatening to kill her. In an excerpt released Monday (July 12), the eight-minute recording reportedly captures a conversation between Gibson and then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva in which the Academy Award-winning actor/director is heard yelling at Grigorieva that she “deserved” to be hit after she criticized him for allegedly punching her in the face and breaking two of her teeth. Gibson is at the center of a domestic-violence investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the latest tape, if corroborated, could be a powerful piece of evidence against the actor in the criminal probe, according to Radar. On the tape, portions of which leaked last week , Gibson is heard getting increasingly angrier as the unmarried couple argue, screaming, ranting and huffing out of breath in a hoarse voice and at one point saying to Grigorieva, “You need a f—ing bat in the side of the head. All right? How about that?” as she remains calm in spite of his wrath. “What kind of a man is that?” Grigorieva says near the end of the excerpt. “Hitting a woman when she’s holding a child in her hands? Breaking her teeth twice in the face! What kind of man is that?” “Oh, you’re all angry now!” Gibson responds. “You know what, you … f—ing deserved it!” He also alludes earlier to killing and burying Grigorieva, and she appears to taunt him by saying, “You’re gonna answer one day, boy, you’re gonna answer.” Seemingly infuriated by that comment, he asks if she’s threatening him and she responds, “I’m not the one to threaten.” At that point, Gibson makes what can only charitably be construed as a death threat when he says, “Threaten you? I’ll put you in a f—ing rose garden, you cu–! You understand that? Because I’m capable of it. You understand that? Get a f—ing restraining order? What are you gonna get a f—ing restraining order for? For me being drunk and disorderly and hitting you? For what?” When asked about the tapes’ authenticity last week Gibson’s spokesperson, Alan Nierob, offered a “no comment” to MTV News. Over the weekend, Gibson was reportedly dropped by his longtime talent agency, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, in the wake of the scandal, which includes allegations that he repeatedly used racist and sexist slurs against Grigorieva during their arguments. The Hollywood Reporter reported that unnamed sources at WME said it was Gibson’s misconduct that caused the break, with that source opining “there’s nothing to do for Mel Gibson at the moment … no one will touch him with a 10-foot pole.” On the tape, Grigorieva repeatedly asks Gibson to get help, urging him to take medication, to which he huffs, “I need a woman! Not a f—ing little girl with a f—ing dysfunctional cu–! … You need a f—ing doctor. You need a f—ing brain transplant.” The couple are in the midst of a difficult custody battle of their daughter, with Grigorieva filing a restraining order against her ex as well as a follow-up complaint on July 5 that triggered the domestic-violence investigation. L.A. County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Steve Whitmore would not tell The Associated Press whether the Radar recordings would become part of the investigation. “Everything is part of the investigation,” he said. “Anything that is connected to the case we will investigate.” He also did not give a timeframe on how long the investigation might take, but once completed, evidence will be turned over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges. Gibson’s lawyers have reportedly claimed that Grigorieva tried to extort more money from the actor as part of their settlement. He claims on the tape that Grigorieva used him to get her music career started, and she responds that she doesn’t care if he doesn’t spend another dime on it. “Gold digger, cu–, whore, and you’ve just proved it!” he screams. “Because I’m saving my life and daughter’s life. … You almost killed us, did you forget?” she responds as Gibson lets out the kind of maniacal, whooping laugh he perfected in his role in the “Lethal Weapon” movies.

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