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Are Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria to Be Lovers?

The two celebrities will be starring in the Victorian drama entitled Tipping the Velvet, to be directed by Sofia Coppola.

Longoria, who is best known for her role on television’s Desperate Housewives, confirmed the news.  Eva, 31, said: "Yes it’s true. We are talking about doing the movie together. It’s such a wonderful novel, a beautiful love story."

Director Sofia Coppola wants to bring the story of music hall star Kitty Butler and her lesbian lover, Nan Astley, to the silver screen.

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The Rolling Stones and Madonna Honoured

The artists were honoured on Thursday at New York’s Roosevelt Hotel at the Billboard Touring Awards.

The Rolling Stones earned nearly $230 million from December 1, 2005 through September 29, 2006.  The number of fans who got to see the band perform live during that time was close to two million.

Madonna took in $22 million in just eight performances at London’s Wembley Arena.

Other artists honoured during the event were Nickelback, Kenny Chesney, Cirque du Soleil, Elton John, Bob Ezrin and the Edge.

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Denise Richards Attacks the Paparazzi

The 35 year-old actress, who was in Vancouver filming Blonde and Blonder, threw a laptop computer from the balcony of her hotel.  The computer fell to the lobby below, hitting two elderly women.  Police were called to the hotel, but no one was seriously injured.

According to the film’s producer, Dean Bornstein, the star was simply trying to protect herself from the paparazzi.  Throwing the computer was just instinct.  No formal charges have been placed against the star.

Richards is best known for her roles in the films The World Is Not Enough, Wild Things, Drop Dead Gorgeous and Scary Movie 3, among others.

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Watch the Trailer for Spider-Man 3

In the new episode, Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) faces four adversaries, including Venom.

To watch the trailer for Spider-Man 3, which opens in theatres on May 4, 2007, click here.

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Musique

Eddie Van Halen Hires His Son

The 15 year-old boy will be the replacement for the group’s former bassist, Michael Anthony.

According to a spokesperson for the group who shared the news with Billboard magazine, the son and his uncle, drummer Alex Van Halen, will be touring in 2007.  No announcement has been made as to who will be singing for the rock group.

According to several rumours, former front man David Lee Roth is being considered after leaving Van Halen more than 20 years ago.

Van Halen is one of the nine artists being considered for admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2007.

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Daniel Baldwin Arrested in California

The second brother of the family of actors, Daniel, 46, was stopped by police in Orange County while he was driving a GMC Yukon.

The actor, who is best known for his roles in Vampires, Paparazzi and Born on the Fourth of July, was driving the car of a friend, although he had not asked his friend for permission first.

The star was accused of having stolen the car, and was released on a $20,000 bail.

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Moscow Says No to Borat

Russian film distributors have been ordered not to show the comedy, as authorities believe that the film is offensive to their neighbours in Kazakhstan.

The decision was made by the Federal Agency of Culture.  A spokesperson explained the decision, "They showed it to our staff, who, in private exchanges with the company, said there is material in the film that could cause offence."

Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Borat! Cultural Learnings for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is the number one movie at the box offices.

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Christopher Walken to Play Ozzy Osbourne

Walken has taken on the role of the well-known British rocker for the autobiographic film about Motley Crue, The Dirt.

The idea for the movie was taken from the book, "The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band."

Osbourne, who toured with Motley Crue, used LSD every day.  The singer also snorted a line of ants, believing that they were cocaine.

In addition to Walken, Val Kilmer will star in the project as Van Halen front man David Lee Roth.  Unknown actors will play the roles of the Motley Crue members, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee.

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Will Ferrell to Be A Father Again

During an interview on television’s The Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, the actor revealed that his wife is pregnant with a boy.

Ferrell, 39, and Paulson, 37, are already the parents of a son, Magnus, 2.

The actor also shared that his son is not happy with the news.  Ferrell said, "He doesn’t like it. He’s in denial about it."

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Martin Scorsese Signs With Paramount

The contract will allow Scorsese (Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, The Aviator) to direct a variety of projects for film, DVD, and television.

Scorsese, who is currently working on a documentary about the Rolling Stones, has directed more than 40 films during his career.  He has been nominated seven times for an Oscar.

The deal between Paramount and Scorsese comes just months after Paramount ended their 14-year partnership with actor Tom Cruise.