Bad news usually breaks late on a Friday, which makes it decidedly bizarre that this great news broke at 10:30 p.m. on the East Coast: Deadline reports that Leonardo DiCaprio is attached to star in the William Monahan-scripted remake of The Gambler , with Martin Scorsese attached to direct. (The three men previous teamed up for The Departed ) The 1974 version of The Gambler — based on a short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky — followed a New York City school teacher (James Caan) who is addicted to gambling. No word yet when this will actually film, however, since both Scorsese and DiCaprio have full dance cards for the foreseeable future. [ Deadline ]
“The babies are doing great and are improving every day and we can#39;t wait for them to come home,” the couple, who married in July 2003, tell us. It#39;s a boy and a girl for William Petersen. The CSI actor William Petersen, 58, and wife Gina Cirone welcomed twins via surrogate on July 5 in Los Angeles, us confirms. The pair were born prematurely, Petersen#39;s rep says, but are steadily improving. Petersen is already dad to daughter Maite, 36, who has two young sons of her own. After lea
Prince William and Kate Middleton took over Southern California yesterday. After a day at the Santa Barbara polo fields, the newlyweds brought glamour, grace, star power and formal wear to the BAFTA Brits to Watch event. Walking down the red carpet, Kate wore a lilac Alexander McQueen gown and earrings borrowed from the Queen, and William a classic black tux … “In terms of pure star quality, William and Kate are the biggest stars in the world ,” said Piers Morgan, among the guests at the hottest ticket in Hollywood. How impressed were the celebs? In a town where your worth is gauged by how late you get to show up, the biggest names in showbiz were there early. The best seats – at the table with the royal couple – went to Nicole Kidman, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, along with executives and diplomats. Also attending were Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively , Dana Delany, Elizabeth Moss, Marie Louise Parker, Kristin Chenoweth, Jason Bateman, Elizabeth Banks, Jack Black, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Jonah Hill and Chris Evans. Earlier in the day, Prince William and Kate Middleton brought their American tour to Santa Barbara for lunch and polo, and got a big celebrity welcome. Rob Lowe, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Molly Sims, Joe Jonas, Zoe Saldana, Rosario Dawson and Billy Zane were on hand as the pair arrived by helicopter and walked across the lawn to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria. “Catherine and I have had a busy few days so the prospect of being able to let loose this afternoon is wonderful for me,” William said. As for whether he’ll return to Santa Barbara, the 29-year-old said, “That depends on the result out there today – I’m not a good loser.” Good news for Santa Barbara residents. As the lovely Catherine smiled and clapped, William scored four goals as his team won, 5-2. Kate wore a silver and grey silk dress by Jenny Packham. Tickets cost up to $4,000 and celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis did the cooking! [Photos: Fame Pictures]
Former First Lady of the United States Betty Ford has passed away . She was the wife of President Gerald Ford (1913-2006), our 38th Chief Executive. Betty was 93. Ford, who struggled with alcohol issues earlier in life, may be even better known for having founded the Betty Ford Center near Palm Springs in 1982. It remains one of the premiere rehab facilities in the world with stars ranging from to Lindsay Lohan and Anna Nicole Smith to Kelsey Grammer, Billy Joel, Elizabeth Taylor, Johnny Cash and Liza Minnelli seeking help there. As First Lady in the mid-1970s, Betty Ford was extremely active in social policy and shattered precedents at the as a politically active presidential wife. Throughout her husband’s term in office, she maintained overwhelmingly popular with Americans despite opposition from some conservatives who objected to her more moderate and liberal positions on social issues. Ford was an advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment, and was noted for raising breast cancer awareness following her 1974 mastectomy. R.I.P.
It’s been less than 48 hours since the Big Brother 13 premiere , and Evel Dick Donato is already out. Details are scarce, but apparently it’s for good. Dick, whose surprise return to the show he won five seasons ago shocked the new house guests, had to leave the CBS show for “personal reasons.” The network wouldn’t specify the exact reason, but CBS says “His departure will be addressed on the episode to be broadcast Wednesday, July 13.” Along with his estranged daughter Daniele, Dick was invited back to compete on BB13 this summer as one of three “dynamic duos” from past seasons. Daniele will continue to participate in the show, and thanks to Evel Dick’s departure (which really throws off the new format), was given a “golden key.” This guarantees that Daniele can not be eliminated in the next four weeks, in keeping with the somewhat confusing rules laid out in the premiere. The fallout from Dick’s exit – observed by some astute fans who noted his absence from the show’s online feeds – will surely be felt in the game. Whatever the reason, we’re sad he’s gone and wish him well. [Photo: WENN.com]
It’s been less than 48 hours since the Big Brother 13 premiere , and Evel Dick Donato is already out. Details are scarce, but apparently it’s for good. Dick, whose surprise return to the show he won five seasons ago shocked the new house guests, had to leave the CBS show for “personal reasons.” The network wouldn’t specify the exact reason, but CBS says “His departure will be addressed on the episode to be broadcast Wednesday, July 13.” Along with his estranged daughter Daniele, Dick was invited back to compete on BB13 this summer as one of three “dynamic duos” from past seasons. Daniele will continue to participate in the show, and thanks to Evel Dick’s departure (which really throws off the new format), was given a “golden key.” This guarantees that Daniele can not be eliminated in the next four weeks, in keeping with the somewhat confusing rules laid out in the premiere. The fallout from Dick’s exit – observed by some astute fans who noted his absence from the show’s online feeds – will surely be felt in the game. Whatever the reason, we’re sad he’s gone and wish him well. [Photo: WENN.com]
U-S-A! U-S-A! Following a string of appearances in Canada , the stylish and downright adorable royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have arrived in L.A. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge landed at LAX around 4 p.m. local time Friday, greeting Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Gov. Jerry Brown. Prince William took the lead and his stunning wife, who is making her first trip to the U.S., followed. She looked amazing. Big surprise there: The Duke and Duchess touch down in America . Kate pulled off a wardrobe change on the plane, having departed Canada in a scarlet Marianne coat-dress by Catherine Walker, only to arrive in a lavender Peridot dress designed by Roksanda Illinic and LK Bennett nude heels. After landing at LAX, the Royals were whisked off for official business. William and Catherine swung by The Beverly Hilton hotel for Variety ‘s Venture Capital and New Media Summit, discussing the U.K.’s technology innovations and new media, and meeting with representatives of different companies. Once that was over, they attended an outdoor reception held at the British Consulate-General residence, where he Duke and Duchess worked the crowd. All throughout the day, fans have been crowding the streets of Hancock Park near the house where Prince William and Kate Middleston will reside. Security is ridiculously tight. “Our primary concern is to protect the rights and privacy of the residents as well as the safety of the royal couple,” LAPD spokeswoman Mitzi Fierro said. Tomorrow’s itinerary includes a charity polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and then a glamorous evening at the BAFTA Awards. Welcome, William and Kate! [Photos: Fame Pictures]
U-S-A! U-S-A! Following a string of appearances in Canada , the stylish and downright adorable royals, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have arrived in L.A. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge landed at LAX around 4 p.m. local time Friday, greeting Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Gov. Jerry Brown. Prince William took the lead and his stunning wife, who is making her first trip to the U.S., followed. She looked amazing. Big surprise there: The Duke and Duchess touch down in America . Kate pulled off a wardrobe change on the plane, having departed Canada in a scarlet Marianne coat-dress by Catherine Walker, only to arrive in a lavender Peridot dress designed by Roksanda Illinic and LK Bennett nude heels. After landing at LAX, the Royals were whisked off for official business. William and Catherine swung by The Beverly Hilton hotel for Variety ‘s Venture Capital and New Media Summit, discussing the U.K.’s technology innovations and new media, and meeting with representatives of different companies. Once that was over, they attended an outdoor reception held at the British Consulate-General residence, where he Duke and Duchess worked the crowd. All throughout the day, fans have been crowding the streets of Hancock Park near the house where Prince William and Kate Middleston will reside. Security is ridiculously tight. “Our primary concern is to protect the rights and privacy of the residents as well as the safety of the royal couple,” LAPD spokeswoman Mitzi Fierro said. Tomorrow’s itinerary includes a charity polo match at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club and then a glamorous evening at the BAFTA Awards. Welcome, William and Kate! [Photos: Fame Pictures]
With much speculation about what Kate might wear on the 11-day swing through Canada and California, she began with a surprise – changing on the specially-loaned Canadian Forces airbus. With the blustery conditions playing havoc with her hair, she walked down the steps in a dress by Erdem Moralioglu, from Montreal, Canada. They#39;ve arrived! Prince William and new bride Kate touched down in Canada for the first leg of their North American tour Thursday right on schedule at 2 p.m. Described as
Prince William will not be wearing a wedding ring after he marries longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton later this month. “There is only going to be one ring, in accordance with the couple’s wishes,” a source told PEOPLE . Kate Middleton will have a wedding band, and it will be made from a tiny amount of Welsh gold mined from the mountains. It has been kept in the royal vaults since originally presented to William’s grandmother Queen Elizabeth. We would have been more likely to agree with this decision had it been part of a tradition or something, but it’s not – William’s father Prince Charles wears a wedding ring. Would you make your husband wear one? Tamera Mowry Shows Off Her Engagement Ring On “Wendy” [VIDEO] Sherri Shepherd Shows Off Her Engagement Ring [VIDEO] Vivica A. Fox Is Engaged! See The Ring!
