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Josh Lucas To Star in Smart

Lucas (A Beautiful Mind, American Psycho, Glory Road) has announced that he will star in the movie about the life of David Smart, the founder of GQ and Esquire magazines.  The film will focus on the private life of the man whose germ phobia consumed him, and who also was a womanizer.

Lucas will star as a fictional FBI investigator who enters the life of the eccentric media man.  The title role has not yet been cast, and no release date has been announced.

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Elisabeth Shue Gives Birth to Daughter

Agnes Charles Guggenheim is the new child of the 42 year-old actress and her husband, Davis Guggenheim.  A spokesperson for the star of the films Leaving Las Vegas and Hollow Man, among others, said, "Mother and daughter are happy and healthy."

Shue and her husband were married in 1994.  They are also the parents of a son, Miles William, 8, and a daughter, Stella Street, 5.

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Jar Jar Banks Chosen Most Annoying

A survey of 5,000 people was conducted by Britain’s LoveFilm.  The respondents chose the character from George Lucas’ film as the most annoying.

Jar Jar Banks was an extra-terrestrial who was part of Qui-Gon Jinn (played by Liam Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s (played by Ewan McGregor) adventure.

Carrie, the character played by Andie McDowell in the film Four Weddings and a Funeral, came in second place.  Rowan Atkinson’s Mr. Bean followed.

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Musique

Nelly Furtado and Garou Release New CDs

Furtado is releasing her third CD, entitled Loose.  The new mother worked with Timbaland, one of the most recognised producers in the industy at the moment.

Garou is also lauching his third studio album.  The French singer will spend the summer in Quebec, Canada, performing at various festivals.

Here is a list of the new discs being released this week:

  • Loose Nelly Furtado
  • Under the Iron Sea Keane
  • I’m Going to Tell You a Secret [Soundtrack] Madonna
  • Corinne Bailey Rae Corinne Bailey Rae
  • Battlestar Galactica: Season 2 Bear McCreary
  • Garou Garou
  • The Complete Reprise Sessions [Box set] [Original recording remastered] Gram Parsons
  • Ganging Up on the Sun Guster
  • New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall February 6, 2003 [Live] Counting Crows
  • Blue Diana Ross
  • Define the Great Line (CD & DVD) [Special Edition] Underoath
  • The Lake House [Soundtrack] Original Soundtrack
  • Full Circle Walter Trout
  • Timeless Love Smokey Robinson
  • Fast Man Raider Man Frank Black
  • Me & U [CD-single] Cassie
  • The Complete Atlantic Sessions [Original recording remastered] Willie Nelson
  • Sleepless Nights Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Brothers
  • Inhuman Rampage Dragonforce
  • Under the Iron Sea [Special Edition] [Import] Keane
  • The Best of Luna Luna
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    Bruce Willis Sues Photographer

    The star of the films Die Hard, The Sixth Sense, and The Fifth Element, among others, is not happy with the photographer’s allegations.  The incident supposedly took place at Koi, a Los Angeles restaurant, on June 13.

    According to the lawsuit, photographer Anthony Goodrich and other paparazzis claim that they were attacked by Willis while taking pictures of the celebrity.  Goodrich also claims that Willis smashed his camera into his face, injuring his nose and teeth.

    Willis contends that he did not use force with the photographer, and is accusing Goodrich of making a false police statement.  Willis said that the man is trying to tarnish his reputation.  The actor is asking for $1 million in damages.

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    Jewel Not Interested in Acting Career

    The Alaskan star, who was in the film Ride With The Devil, loved her experience as an actress, but no longer wants to pursue that career.  She said, "I love acting, but I started spending all my rare days off on auditions and getting movies put together."

    She added, "I thought, ‘What the hell am I doing? I’m not enjoying my life.’ I didn’t want to be more famous."

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    Justin Timberlake Plans CD Release

    FutureSex/LoveSounds, the second solo album from the former ‘N Sync singer will be lead by the song SexyBack, which debuts in July.

    The new recording will also include a duet with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.

    Timberlake’s last solo CD, Justified, was released in 2002.  The singer plans a tour to promote his new disc.

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    Kardinal Offishall Crowned at MuchMusic Awards

    Offishall took home three trophies for the son Everyday, also winning best video and best direction.

    Another rapper, Massari, earned the title of Best Pop Video for Be Easy.  Nickelback was given the award for Best Rock Video for their song Photograph.  In the rap category, Classified was the winner for their No Mistakes video.

    The public chose the Montreal band Simple Plan as the Best Canadian Group for their video of the song Crazy.  The same award was given to Fall Out Boy for the song Dance, Dance, Dance in the international category.  Kelly Clarkson (Because of You) was chosen as the Best International Artist.

    The prize for the Best Francophone video went to Stéphanie Lapointe for her song La Mer.

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    Greg Kinnear Welcomes New Baby

    According to FemaleFirst, the 43 year-old star and his wife Helen, a former model, are the parents of a new baby girl.  Audrey Mae was born last Thursday.  Kinnear and his wife decided to postpone sharing the news with the world to give their growing family a few days of peace.

    A representative for Kinnear said, "Mother and daughter are healthy and resting comfortably. Everyone’s very happy."

    The Kinnear family also includes older sister, Lily Kathryn, who was born in 2003.

    Greg Kinnear is best known for his roles in the films As Good As It Gets, The Matador, and Nurse Betty.  The actor was also in Cannes recently promoting his film Fast Food Nation.

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    Angelina Jolie Was Scared During Birth of Child

    In her first interview since the delivery, the star spoke about her fear.  Jolie, who was accompanied by her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, explained, "You know, because you’re there for the birth, which I wasn’t for my first two kids, you’re just suddenly terrified that they’re not going to take a first breath. That was my whole focus. I just wanted to hear her cry."

    Jolie and Pitt are also the parents of two adopted children.