Actor Tobey Macguire will team up with director Sam Raimi once again for the fourth and fifth installments of the hugely successful 'Spider-Man' franchise, according to Hollywood Reporter.  "The studio never considered any other actor. Tobey was our only choice and the only person we've discussed the role with," Columbia Pictures (Sony) studio spokesman Steve Elzer tells the industry publication. In an effort to cut costs, Columbia may shoot the films back-to-back starting in fall 2009, Elzer is quoted as saying. "Spider-Man" is the studio's most successful movie franchise, with the first three films grossing $2.5 billion worldwide. Laura Ziskin, who will produce with Avi Arad, had said she would like to aim for a May 2011 release for "Spider-Man 4," nine years after the original movie's debut, the Hollywood Reporter says.

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"The Insider" caught up with Anne Hathaway at the premiere of her new film 'Rachel Getting Married' as it debuted at the Toronto Film Festival on Saturday. In the film, Anne plays estranged daughter, Kym, who has been in and out of rehab but returns to her family home for her sister's wedding. Turning heads from Venice to Toronto, Anne hit the red carpet wearing a a Jean Louis Scherrer black and white dress but all the while talking about her Jersey girl roots. "Rachel Getting Married" will be released in theaters on October 3, 2008.

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AP - SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tommy Lee Jones is suing the makers of "No Country for Old Men" for more than $10 million that the Oscar-winning actor claims he is owed for starring in the 2007 hit crime thriller.
AP - TORONTO (AP) — The Coen brothers' new movie gave John Malkovich a chance to blow off some steam. Malkovich's seething character in "Burn After Reading" bursts out in perpetual tantrums, a nice exercise in anger management, according to the actor.
Reuters - Pop star Madonna, once accused by the Vatican of staging one of the most satanic shows in history, surprised fans by dedicating her hit "Like a Virgin" to the pope at a sold-out concert held in Rome.
AP - Another year, another attempted comeback for Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards.
NEW YORK (AP) - Justin Timberlake Miley Cyrus and Charlize Theron were among the celebrities who appeared at the fifth annual Fashion Rocks concert celebrating the relationship between music and fashion.


SAN ANTONIO (AP) -Tommy Lee Jones is suing the makers of "No Country for Old Men" for more than $10 million that the Oscar-winning actor claims he is owed for starring in the 2007 hit crime thriller.


Lynne Spears' heart "broke into a million pieces" as she watched her daughter Britney's breakdown on live TV.


Sandra Bullock's husband Jesse James has been hit with a breach of contract lawsuit by his former lawyer over unpaid fees.


Former Dirt star Laura Allen has given birth to a baby boy.


Justin Timberlake's best friend and business partner Trace Ayala has split with his fiancée, actress Joanna Garcia


Filed under: Fights Gary Coleman blasted a man with his car yesterday after he and the victim allegedly argued inside a bowling alley -- and both sides are telling completely different stories as to what really went down.Coleman's bodyguard told KABC that 24-year-old...

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Well, not really. But it's a pretty funny pic of Winona Rider leaving LAX yesterday in a bundle of clothes, partially blocking her face with a King Tut pamphlet.See Also Winona Ryder Steals from Father Time Girl Interrupted, er, Engaged? ...

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Filed under: Britney Spears More on Lynne Spears so-called "tell all" book about Britney. Lynne supposedly says a few days before Brit went completely mental, Sam Lutfi said, "If you try to get rid of me, she'll be dead and I'll piss on her grave." Here's the deal. That story...

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The question -- will this turn Gisele on, or not Tom Brady was not always the ripped, handsome errand boy Ms. Bundchen has learned to order around. Check out his rookie NFL photo -- Tom looks like the before pic in a Bow Flex infomercial.Boston.com...

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Tiger Woods is a hog.According to the Orlando Sentinel, 129,000 gallons of water goes down the drain on Tiger's Florida estate every month. Average water usage is 10,000 gallons a month. The home is on Jupiter Island near Palm Beach, considered the...

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Filed under: Hook-Ups, Hot Bodies Brad Garrett made LAX a little safer yesterday by frisking a woman for weapons at security checkpoint. Actually, it's his girlfriend and she was not armed but plenty dangerous -- as in hot.See Also Brad Garrett -- Get Me the Monistat Brad...

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Happy Birthday to "Thirteen" actress Evan Rachel Wood (1987), "Final Destination" actor Devon Sawa (1978), "American Pie" actress Shannon Elizabeth (1976), rapper Eazy-E (1963; d. 1995), songwriter Diane Warren (1956),


AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Nobody draws attention like Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson.
AP - Anita Page, an MGM actress who appeared in films with Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford and Buster Keaton during the transition from silent movies to talkies, has died. She was 98.
Recent cancer survivor Christina Applegate joined fellow survivors Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge along with a who's who of Hollywood Friday night at the star-studded TV fundraiser, "Stand Up to Cancer," as they raised big bucks for charity.   Some of the roster of stars who participated in the program are: Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, Lance Armstrong, Josh Brolin, Kirsten Dunst, Jon Favreau, America Ferrera, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Christina Ricci, Goran Visnjic, Forest Whitaker, Charles Barkley, Abigail Breslin, Kate Bosworth, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Garner, Brad Garrett, Tony Hawk, Marg Helgenberger, Rob Lowe and Mandy Moore. "Stand up to Cancer" aired Friday night at 8 p.m. on CBS, ABC and NBC.

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Photo Op: A tanned and healthy looking Patrick Swayze was one of the highlights of the night when he made a surprise appearance at Friday's Stand Up to Cancer benefit, which was simulcast on ABC, NBC and CBS.   The 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Donnie Darko' star has kept a relatively low profile since being diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in March. In August, he celebrated his 56th birthday -- happy and healthy after responding well to treatment -- on the set of his A&E series "The Beast."

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Proud papa Brad Pitt looked dapper in a dark suit and tie with spiky hair at the Toronto International Film festival -- and in the middle of the red-carpet pandemonium, he stopped for "The Insider" to deliver the goods about his new twins with Angelina Jolie!   "All good; everyone's healthy, and everyone's great," he told us, adding, "Sleep is something we long for, but that's alright, we'll get it [soon]." The A-list star knew how to work the crowd, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans before hitting the red carpet to promote his new Coen Brothers comedy with good pal George Clooney who could not attend the event. In theaters September 12, 'Burn After Reading' stars Brad as a less-than-sharp gym employee who obtains a disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent and attempts to sell it. As for his knuckleheaded character, Brad self-effacingly told "The Insider," "You'll see some remnants of home in [my performance]." Watch "The Insider" for more excitement with Brad from the 'Burn After Reading' premiere!

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Is American Pie star Jason Biggs headed to the small screen? The NY Post reported Saturday morning that the actor is in talks to appear in a new show by Mitchell Hurwitz -- the creator of Fox's critically-acclaimed "Arrested Development." The Post reports that the show will center on a family who "loves too much."

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"Harry Potter’s" boy wizard, Daniel Radcliffe is all grown up and the first fan reviews are in for his Broadway debut in Equus. According to People, fans who saw the first preview performance Friday night are giving Radcliffe raves. In Equus, Daniel plays a troubled and distressed teen. One scene even requires him to take it all off. Opening night for Equus is scheduled for Sept. 25, and the production will play through Feb. 8, 2009.

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AP - TORONTO (AP) — Brad Pitt has wanted to work with the Coen brothers for ages. Then he got wind of the birdbrain they had written for him to play.
AP - VENICE, Italy (AP) — Darren Aronofsky "The Wrestler" has won the top award at the Venice Film Festival.
AP - Nobody draws attention like Lindsay Lohan and gal pal Samantha Ronson.
Reuters - Step aside Tinsletown. Toronto, dubbed "Hollywood North" for its active film industry, has its own star-studded "Walk of Fame," and its biggest red carpet yet was rolled out on Saturday for this year's Canadian inductees.
Reuters - Veteran sibling performers Donny and Marie Osmond are about to begin a 26-week stand in Las Vegas, and Marie Osmond points out that they just might turn Sin City into Sincere City.
Patrick Swayze made his first public appearance since his pancreatic cancer diagnosis to provide a big surprise at the start of "Stand Up 2 Cancer" telethon on Friday night.


Thandie Newton forced director Guy Ritchie to fake a sex scene between her and RocknRolla co-star Gerard Butler because the Scottish star was suffering from a cold.


Dexter star Michael C. Hall is secretly dating his onscreen sister Jennifer Carpenter, despite the disapproval of their TV bosses.


Paris Hilton is backtracking on her plans to start a family because she's too busy to get pregnant. Just last year the socialite announced plans to become a mom,


Jerry Springer has adopted a pig that was doomed to be turned into bacon and pork chops. The TV star and talk show host fell for the porker at the Los Angeles County Fair


Eva Mendes has sought out a therapist to help her deal with fame. The sexy actress, who checked into rehab for undisclosed reasons earlier this year,


Filed under: Wacky & Weird Jermaine Dupri held a VMA pre-party last night. No shots were fired.See Also Dupri Parties With a Bullet Dupri Shooting -- All Over VIP Access Da Brat Da Busted!...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Paris Hilton Benji Madden pulled double shift yesterday -- getting to act as both Paris Hilton boytoy and her own personal paparazzi-wrangler. See Also Paris Exposes Herself Pap to Benji -- Do You Like It Rough?...

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Achtung! The Apocalypse must be near -- Prince Von A-Hole is now a spokesman for Lupoline lingerie. The creepy new billboard boy apparently even designed a line of garments for the company. Wonder if Zsa Zsa was the test model?See Also Prince...

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So this is why Solange doesn't want to be associated with her.See Also Beyonce's Lil' Sis Picks Fight with News Anchor Beyonce: Who's The Fairest of Them All?...

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Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Nurse! Jenny McCarthy has tortured men's testicles for years.Here's another example.See Also Jim Carrey: Ace Ventura -- Swimsuit Detective McCarthy Singled Out on Robertson...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky & Weird Tommy Lee Jones is suing the makers of "No Country for Old Men" for $10 mil, but not because of that horrible ending.Jones says he was promised "significant box-office bonuses" and claims he hasn't received any.In the lawsuit, Tommy says Paramount...

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LYNNE SPEARS’ heart "broke into a million pieces" as she watched her daughter BRITNEY’s breakdown on live TV Britney Spears suffered a public meltdown in January (08) when she was involved in a three-hour stand-off with police after refusing to hand back her son Jayden James to ex-husband Kevin Federline following a scheduled visit.The Toxic hitmaker’s
OASIS star LIAM GALLAGHER has finally completed a tribute song to his idol John Lennon - nine years after he started writing it.The Wonderwall rocker confesses the track I’m Outta Time has been in the works for almost a decade.He says, "That took me f**king nine years to write. I only finished it last week."
Funnyman Jack Black took celebrities taking donation calls at Friday night’s (05Sep08) Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon in America to task - by demanding they phone each other with pledges.The Tropic Thunder star admitted he has watched celebrity telethons as a cynic in the past - and he wanted to make sure this TV special
Former DIRT star Laura Allen has given birth to a baby boy.The actress and her model husband Bruce Weyman welcomed little Harper Edward Weyman into their family on Wednesday (03Sep08) night at a Los Angeles hospital.The newborn weighed in at nine pounds, five ounces (4.22 kilograms), reports People.com.A spokesperson for Allen says, "Mother, father and
British model/actress Kelly Brook has moved on from her broken engagement to actor BILLY ZANE - she’s been spotted enjoying a string of dates with England rugby star DANNY CIPRIANI.The 28-year-old beauty called off her wedding to Titanic star Zane in April (08), after deciding she wasn’t ready for marriage.The couple reunited soon after but
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s best friend and business partner TRACE AYALA has split with his fiancee, actress Joanna Garcia Ayala proposed to the Reba star in June (08), but broke off the engagement last month (Aug08), according to reports.A source tells America’s Life & Style magazine, "Trace was unbelievably upset about it."Movie & Entertainment News provided by World
SANDRA BULLOCK’s husband Jesse James has been hit with a breach of contract lawsuit by his former lawyer over unpaid fees.James, the owner of custom motorcycle firm West Coast Choppers, Inc. is accused of failing to pay $327,533 (£177,044) to law firm Keats McFarland & Wilson LLP, after hiring their services in 2001 to protect
Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman has found love again, just one month after he announced he was divorcing his wife of 24 years.The first image of The Dark Knight star and his reported new beau, Mary Joyce Hays, surfaced in the media this week (ends05Sep08), showing Freeman hugging the blonde divorcee and smiling widely.The 71-year-old’s marital
Beyonce Knowles CARRIE UNDERWOOD, MILEY CYRUS, RIHANNA and MARIAH CAREY formed the ultimate girl power group to perform at the Fashion Rocks concert in New York on Friday night (05Sep08).All wearing matching Stand Up To Cancer T-shirts, a total of 13 stars took to the stage.The video of the all-girl sing-along, which also featured Fergie,
Marilyn Manson rocker JOHN 5 has been forced to scrap a string of guitar clinic shows after smashing his shoulder in a biking accident.The star was thrown from his mountain bike and has been left nursing a badly injured shoulder.In a statement to fans, he says, "I am sorry to all that were coming for
BRITNEY SPEARS’ mother LYNNE has slammed the pop star’s former ‘manager’ SAM LUTFI for taking advantage of the singer’s naivety and targeting her like a "predator".The Toxic hitmaker suffered a mental and emotional breakdown at the start of the year (Jan08) after losing custody of her two sons by ex-husband Kevin Federline in late 2007.Lutfi