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DiCaprio and Scorsese United Once Again?

The two stars of American cinema, who were very successful with The Aviator and Gangs of New York, are presently discussing a remake of the 1948 Japanese film.

In its original version, the film tells of a young gangster and an alcoholic doctor that live in a somber village in Japan after the war.

This new project may be in addition to the movie The Departed, that they will begin filming in April.  Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson will also be part of this movie.

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Musique

For the Brit Awards, the Winners Are…

Thursday evening the Brit Awards ceremony took place.  It honoured musical artists from England.

Robbie Williams and his song Angels beat many other great songs from the last 25 years such as Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division), Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush), We Are the Champions (Queen) and Leave Right Now (Will Young).

Amongst the other winners of the evening was Joss Stone, that won the award for Best British Song and Best Urban Performance.

The trio Keane won two awards, one of which was for best album Hopes and Fears.

To consult a complete list of the winners of the Brit Awards click here.

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Prince Charles Getting Remarried

The civil ceremony will be held on April 8 at the Windsor castle.

In an official memo, the Prince of Wales stated, "Mrs Parker Bowles and I are absolutely delighted. It will be a very special day for us and our families."

Camilla Parker Bowles will become the Duchess of Cornwall after the ceremony.  This is a title she will maintain after the Prince has moved to the throne.

The wedding will put an end to years of speculation about this relationship.  Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles met during a polo match in Windsor in 1970.

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Ad on Net for Jennifer Lopez Movie

Lopez meets the man of her dreams in this movie.  There is only one problem, his mother.  The mother-in-law fears losing her son. 

Lopez will be co-starring with Michael Vartan and Jane Fonda.  The film is directed by Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde).  The film will be in theatres in May.

To see the ad click here.

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George Lucas Completes Filming of Star Wars

On February 7 Lucas filmed the last couple of scenes for his next Star Wars at the British Studios of Estree.

This same studio had also accomodated Lucas in 1977 for the filming of the first Star Wars saga:  Episode IV – A New Hope.

For this famous director, there is still post production work to do, in order for the film Revenge of the Sith to be ready for theatres May 19.

Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith tells the mystery of the passage of Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the Force.

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Musique

Beyoncé and Minnie Driver Singing at the Oscars

American singer Beyoncé will be doing a duo with Josh Groban.  They will do the song Believe, which is up for an award.  The song is on the sound track for the movie The Polar Express, starring Tom Hanks.

Well known actress, but new singer, Minnie Driver, who just released her first album last October, will be doing the song Learn to Be Lonely, taken from the album Everything I’ve Got in My Pocket.

Other performances include one by the group Counting Crows doing the song Accidently in Love from Shrek 2.

Other songs that are nominated for the award Best Original Song for Film will also be performed.  We will also be hearing Otro Lado Del Rio from the movie The Motorcycle Diaries and Vois sur ton chemin from the movie Les Choristes.

The Oscars will be held on February 27.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: A Fantasy for Canadians

The survey contacted 1024 respondants, of which 29% revealed that they would like a hot telephone conversation with the star.

The men that responded to the survey stated that Angelina Jolie would be the partner of their choice for a steamy phone call on Valentine’s Day.

The other female celebrities that were Canadian fantasies included Jennifer Aniston (12%), followed by Jennifer Garner (6%).

Sean Connery (14%) came in second for male celebrities, before Prime Minister Paul Martin, and actor Mike Myers who both received 3% of the votes.

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Sarah Jessica Parker Launching Her Own Perfume

Star of the series Sex and the City, partnered with the company Coty, head of the cosmetics industry.  Parker does not want to be involved in just the advertising of the product, she would also like to be involved in its conception.

Coty owns several brands of fragrances and cosmetics including Davidoff, Jennifer Lopez, Lancaster, Jill Sander, JOOP!, Nikos, Chopard, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs and Kenneth Cole.

In addition, Sarah Jessica Parker, who will be turning 40 next month, will be filming starting in April, a romantic comedy with Matthew McConaughey, Failure to Launch.

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Lindsay Lohan Playing Meryl Streep’s Daughter

Lohan (Herbie: Fully Loaded), was chosen by director Robert Altman to play in this comedy.

Altman also confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that singers Lyle Lovett and Tom Watts would also be in the film.

A Prairie Home Companion tells the story of what goes on behind the scenes of a popular American radio station.

Filming starts in April. 

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Britney Spears Suing Insurance Company

According to the petition filed at the Supreme Court of Manhatten, Britney Touring Inc., the star’s company, has demanded 9.8 million dollars for the losses incurred as a result of the cancellation of the Onyx Hotel Tour.

The singer was forced to cancel her tour after getting injured during the taping of a video on June 8 in New York.

Spears company alleges having paid 1.3 million to these insurance companies in order to be protected should a situation happen in Canada, U.S and Europe.

According to the court documents, seven insurance companies, all British, have all refused payment. The eighth company is French, and has not yet responded.