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Penelope Cruz Teams with Pedro Almodovar Again

The two Spanish stars, who are Oscar nominees for their work on the film Volver, will work together again for the fourth time.

According to Variety, La Piel que habito follows the story of a plastic surgeon who wants to avenge the death of his daughter.

According to preliminary information, the film will be shot in Spanish, and will be one of the darkest films of the well-known director.

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Kristanna Loken Wants to Be a Mommy

The actress, who starred in the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines with Arnold Schwarzenegger, is ready for a child.

The 27 year-old star, who is openly bi-sexual, was recently dating actress Michelle Rodriguez.

Loken explained, "I would definitely like to have a family, and whether that’s with a man or a woman doesn’t really matter to me. I’ve already got my friend who’s going to be the donor, so that’s taken care of. Just give me a few years and we’ll go from there."

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Brandy May Be Charged With Manslaughter

An attorney for the city of Los Angeles is recommending that the star be formally charged in the vehicle accident that left one woman dead.

The incident took place on December 30 on Highway 405 in California.  Brandy, whose full name is Brandy Norwood, struck the back of a car, which resulted in a mulitple-car accident.

The singer immediately expressed her condolences to the victim’s family.

The R&B star has not yet been arrested by the Los Angeles police.

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Musique

The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Concert

The band from Chicago will play at the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals in June.

Tickets for the shows, which also feature Linkin Park, Korn, Slayer, Dave Matthews Band, Artic Monkeys and My Chemical Romance, are already on sale.

The Smashing Pumpkins, started by singer/guitarist Billy Corgan, and drummer Chamberlin, will be releasing a new album this spring or fall.

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Watch the Trailer for 1408

The film follows the story of a writer (Cusack) who is obsessed with the paranormal.  He searches for life after death in the supposedly haunted room 1408 of a hotel.

To watch the trailer for 1408, which opens in theatres in July, click here.

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A New Project for Brian De Palma

According to Variety, the director of the films Scarface, The Untouchables and Mission: Impossible, among others, will be writing and then directing the film entitled Redacted.

Although no actors have been signed for the film, it seems that the project will begin filming this spring in Jordan.

According to preliminary information, Redacted will be a montage of stories of the soldiers fighting in Iraq.

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David Beckham Joins Disney

The British star, who is preparing for his move from Real Madrid to the Los Angeles Galaxy, has signed a deal with Disney.

Beckham, 31, will play Prince Charming in a publicity campaign for Disneyland and Disney World.

The athlete told USA Today, "I’m the prince, and I’m sort of slaying the dragon, which is something I’ve never done before, obviously."

Beckham added that his new role will be a big deal for his three sons, saying, "It’s a big part of their lives."

The details of the agreement have not been revealed.  Earlier this month, the former captain of Team England in the World Cup, took a deal with the Los Angeles team for $250 million US.

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A New Flame for Justin Timberlake

Timberlake, who split several weeks ago from actress Cameron Diaz, joined actress Jessica Biel at the Sundance Film Festival.

The rumours surrounding the two stars began after the Golden Globe Awards on January 15.  Biel and Timberlake spent a lot of time together at a private after-party hosted by Prince.

Witnesses at the Sundance Film Festival were suprised to see Biel in attendance, as she didn’t have a film in the competition.  It seems as though her reason to be there was simply to support Timberlake.

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Musique

The Rolling Stones Top Music’s Rich List

Mick Jagger and his bandmates earned $150.6 million US in 2006, according to a study by Forbes magazine.
The biggest source of the revenue was earned by the band’s A Bigger Bang world tour.
Country music is always popular in the United States, which is one reason why Tim McGraw and Faith Hill share second place on the list, with a combined income of $132 million for 2006.  In third place is Rascal Flatts, with an income of $110.5.
According to the survey, musical acts who toured were the biggest earners.  Here is a complete list of the top ten:
1. Rolling Stones $150.6m
2. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill $132m
3. Rascal Flatts $110.5m
4. Madonna $96.8m
5. Barbara Streisand $95.8m
6. Kenny Chesney $90.1m
7. Celine Dion $85.2m
8. Bon Jovi $77.5m
9. Nickelback $74.1m
10. Dave Matthews Band $60.4m
Source: Forbes magazine
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Musique

A New Disc From Crowded House

Crowded House, who separated in 1996, is now ready to record new material.  Singer Neil Finn and bassist Nick Seymour have confirmed that the quartet will also be performing at the Coachella Festival in the United States before embarking on their world tour.

Finn told the BBC that the time is right to reform, and they "look forward to reconnecting with the audience".

The band is currently holding auditions to find a new drummer, to replace Paul Hester, who committed suicide in 2005.

Crowded House is best known for their hits Better Be Home Soon, Weather With You, and Don’t Dream It’s Over among others.