Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Teaming Up On Screen Again

It looks like Hollywood powerhouse couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will join forces on the silver screen once again as there have been talks of the two starring in an original script the actress has penned.

According to Deadline, talks are in their preliminary stages and distribution hasn't been set but apart from that, everything's a go for the prospective project. Jolie's currently in post-production for her directorial film Unbroken while Pitt recently wrapped the David Ayer-directed film Fury.

The untitled project would mark the first time the pair will appear on screen together since their 2005 hit film Mr. & Mrs Smith, the movie that not only displayed their seamless on screen synergy but kickstarted their love affair as well.

Kelly Osbourne Shaves Her Head Into a Mini-Mohawk

Kelly Osbourne is rocking a new shaved 'do.

The "Fashion Police" star took to Instagram to show off her newly-buzzed cut, which is fully shaved on the sides almost up to the crown of her head. In the pic, her hair is swept back off her face into an understated pompadour.

"Make up free and loving it!" she captioned the bared-faced snap. 

Kelly also flaunts her new hairstyle in a shot with her brother Jack Osbourne, writing, "#Twins?"

Ben Affleck Gets Kicked Out From Hard Rock For Counting Cards

Looks like Ben Affleck's blackjack days are over ... at least at the Hard Rock in Vegas -- because he was just banned FOR LIFE from playing the game at the casino ... after security says they caught him counting cards.

Affleck was in Sin City earlier this week with wife Jennifer Garner. We're told he planned the Vegas trip as a romantic getaway before he ships off to Detroit for several months to shoot his new Batman movie.

But things took an unromantic turn Tuesday night -- Hard Rock casino sources tell us, Affleck was playing blackjack at a high rollers' table when security swarmed.

According to sources, security informed Affleck he had been deemed an "advantaged player" and was no longer allowed to play blackjack at the Hard Rock. We're told security had spotted Affleck counting cards ... a gambling strategy that involves counting card values to decrease betting risk.

Counting cards isn't technically illegal, but it can get you kicked out of a casino -- which is exactly what happened to Affleck. We're told security arranged for a car service to take him back to his hotel.

For your information, Affleck is a well-known card shark -- back in 2001, he reportedly amassed $800,000 in blackjack winnings (at the Hard Rock no less) by playing three $20,000 blackjack hands at once.

Joaquin Phoenix To Star In Woody Allen's Next Film

Woody Allen is adding Joaquin Phoenix to his ever-expanding roster of A-list collaborators, landing the Her star for his next film, sources have confirmed.

In true Allen spirit, no other details about the film have been released, though there are reports that production will begin in July.

Allen’s last film, Blue Jasmine, earned a best actress Oscar for Cate Blanchett. Next up for the tireless director is the romantic comedy Magic In The Moonlight, about an Englishman (Colin Firth) who sets out to expose a phony mystic (Emma Stone) and ends up falling for her.

Phoenix is fresh off of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s crime novel about a stoner P.I. in 1970s Los Angeles.

V. Stiviano: Donald Sterling Should Apologize For Racist Remarks

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s confidante V. Stiviano today told ABC’s Barbara Walters that she thinks the embattled NBA basketball owner should apologize for his racist remarks.

"Yes. Absolutely,” Stiviano, 31, said when Walters asked her during an exclusive television interview in Los Angeles.

"I think he’s highly more traumatized and hurt by the things that he said himself,” she added. “I think he can’t even believe or understand sometimes the thing he says, and I think he’s hurt by it. He’s hurting right now."

Asked if she thought he would go through with a public apology, Stiviano replied: “God only knows.”
This is the first television interview for Stiviano since the NBA handed Sterling a lifetime ban and a $2.5 million fine on Tuesday for his racial remarks about African-Americans featured in a leaked audiotape recording.

Prior to this interview with ABC News, Stiviano had been seen in public wearing a large visor over her face, which she said made it “easier to mask the pain."

The interview comes a week after TMZ released the audio recordings, which subsequently launched the league investigation that led to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to ban Sterling for life. The NBA Board of Governors will vote on whether or not Sterling will be forced to sell the team.

John Krasinski And Emily Blunt Buy $2.75 Million Hollywood Hills Home

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt have just spent nearly $3 million on a new home in the Hollywood Hills, and seeing as the couple just welcomed their first child a few weeks ago, it looks like this will be their new primary residence.

The 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has 3,483-square-feet of living space, and it sits on a double .37 acre lot complete with a giant pool and a gorgeous lawn. The home has beamed, high ceilings and large windows with stunning views of Los Angeles, and outside there are stone patios, a covered lanai and a garden.

Sharon Stone Sizzles On The Cover of GQ Italia At Age 56

Sharon Stone may be 56 years old, but she has never looked hotter!

The "Fading Gigolo" actress graces the cover of the May issue of GQ Italia posing in very revealing, black lace lingerie and black heels. The blond beauty is pictured flirtatiously smiling with smoky eyeliner and tousled hair, showing off her flawless, long legs.

And with a body like that it, is hard to believe that Sharon once had trouble landing roles because she wasn't sexy enough. Back in August, the star sat down with Larry King and dished about the early days in her career before she landed the too-hot-to-handle role in "Basic Instinct."

"When I started my career, I couldn't get the glamorous parts 'cause people didn't think that I was sexy, and they didn't think I was beautiful enough."

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Robert Downey Jr. Buys $2.5 Million Dollar Home In The Pacific Palisades

Robert Downey Jr. has just purchased a $2.5 million home in the Huntington Palisades neighborhood of Pacific Palisades, Calif.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is situated on a 9,300-square-foot lot. The home has hardwood floors throughout and features an open floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, a landscaped yard, glass tiled new ozone pool with a spa. The living room has a wood burning fireplace and the renovated kitchen has ample cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The wing that has the master suite and two more of the bedrooms has an open flow to it. Both bathrooms have recently been remodeled. There is a detached two-car garage that has been converted into a recording studio.

The modest home (for the Iron Man star's standards), originally built in 1947, was most likely purchased to house his staff, friends and family members.

Donald Sterling: 'I Wish I Had Just Paid Her Off'

Donald Sterling has finally broken his silence ... telling an L.A. magazine, "I wish I had just paid her off."

The disgraced L.A. Clippers owner made the comment about V. Stiviano to Dujour Magazine.

The magaizine claims Sterling is not done talking -- and has already lined up an interview with Barbara Walters and the NBA. Though it's unclear when he plans to talk to them.

As for the comment itself -- it just shows that he doesn't think he's racist of said anything wrong ... with the only thing he seemingly regrets is that the audio got out.

Adriana Lima and Husband Marko Jaric Split

Adriana Lima and her former NBA baller husband Marko Jaric announced their separation today, saying, "After long and careful consideration, we have decided to separate after five years of marriage."

The couple added, "We would greatly appreciate your respect for our family's privacy as we begin this delicate next chapter for all members of our family."

Lima and Jaric have two small children, so when you fantasize about the day you sweep Lima off her feet ... factor that in.

Bradley Cooper Packs On 40 Pounds of Muscle

Bradley Cooper is bulking up.

The actor reportedly packed up 40 pounds of muscle to play a Navy SEAL in a new movie -- and yesterday, we saw the fruits of all his hard work.

Sporting a skin-tight blue t-shirt, cargo pants and a new beard, the "American Hustle" star has totally transformed for his role as real-life SEAL Chris Kyle in "American Sniper."

Ellen Page on Coming Out: 'I Did Not Anticipate Just How Happy I Would Feel'

It's been two months since Ellen Page came out at the Human Rights Campaign's Time to Thrive conference in Las Vegas, and the actress truly feels that a burden has been lifted.

As a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in a segment airing Thursday, Page was praised by Ellen DeGeneres for making the Valentine's Day speech. "I am so proud of you for coming out and I am happy for you," the talk show host told the actress. "I know what a scary thing that is. Your speech was incredible. I just thought it was the most brilliantly written speech."

Page, who DeGeneres said was emotional while a clip of the speech was airing, said of the moment that she was "the most nervous I’ve ever been in my life, for sure. I think my biggest fear of doing it was even just having a panic attack, quite frankly!" she said. "I was so ready to do it and, quite frankly, so excited to do it, so it was a combination of just such a thrill to finally be at that place in my life where I was able to do that, and grateful to have that moment -- and grateful to you, because you did it at a time where it was much harder and much scarier."

The X-Men: Days of Future Past actress explained that she always knew she would feel better after coming out, but she did admit, "I did not anticipate just how happy I would feel in just every aspect of my life -- just an ease and a comfort, and it’s really been quite extraordinary to feel just the shift. It was pretty much overnight too."

DeGeneres agreed, noting that it's because the declaration is simultaneously a release of shame. Page said that although she was previously content keeping her sexual orientation a secret from the public, she was actually ashamed of herself in a way: "I was carrying a tremendous amount of shame and guilt for not being out, and I felt isolated from the LGBT community, and now I don't."

Now, she's able to speak freely about past relationships while at work, and she enjoys hearing others' stories and sharing advice. "Those are really beautiful moments to get to share with people."

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Rihanna Wins Artist Of The Year At iHeartRadio Music Awards

It’s definitely been a huge year for Rihanna, so it’s great that she won Artist of the Year at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A. Her acceptance speech was witty, sweet and of course honored all the fans who awarded her with it!

Of course, Rihanna spent all of the time thanking her team and her fans when she took the stage on May 1, when beating out Imagine Dragons, Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Maroon 5 for the iHeartRadio Artist of the Year award.

“I know I’m a pain in the ass, but it’s worth it because we got the biggest award of the night!” she said to all of her team and anyone who had ever worked with her. It was definitely worth it — that was her fourth award of the night. She also won Best Fan Army for her famous Rihanna Navy, Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year for “Pour It Up,” and Song of the Year for “Stay.”

Austin Mahone took home the Instagram Award, thanks to his Mahonies tweeting non-stop — what an honor that has to be! We’re absolutely loving that the fans are so dedicated. Ariana Grande was shocked when Hilary Duff presented her with the Young Influencer Award. Pharrell took home the iHeart Innovator award too, which is such an honor and he was so humble about receiving.

James Franco Posts a VERY Revealing Selfie Photo

Something very strange is going on with James Franco.

The actor has been sharing some pretty interesting photos on his Instagram page lately -- but the one he posted on Thursday night might be the most revealing yet.

Visibly sweaty, James is seen sporting nothing but a pair of low-riding white boxer-briefs, with his hand suggestively covering his privates. "JUMP ROPE" he commented on the photo, explaining why he's so sweaty.

The photos come in the wake of his mini Instragram scandal last month, where he was caught using the social networking app to hit on a 17-year-old girl.

Robin Thicke And Paula Patton Split Over Threesome Relationship

Robin Thicke and Paula Patton who were high school sweethearts, split because he was having an affair with the lucky lady they were carrying on a consensual threesome relationship with, reports Star magazine. Talking about blurring some lines!

The duo had been involved with the message therapist, whom the publication refers to as "Jasmine," for two years. Patton was all fine and dandy with the menage-a-trois until she found out that Thicke and Jasmine had been carrying on their romance without her.

"Paula felt betrayed and humiliated by both Robin and Jasmine," said the insider."These were two people she thought she could trust the most, but in the end everything backfired on her."

We're all about different types of relationships and the concept of, "to each their own," -- but seriously folks, carrying on a longterm menage-a-trois seems like getting a FastPass to Split City. That kind of stuff never ends well for at least one of the people involved -- and in this situation it looks like it turned out poorly for all parties.

Dr. Dre Reportedly Buying Tom Brady And Gisele Bundchen's $50 Million Brentwood Mansion

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen listed their eco-friendly Brentwood mansion for $50 million a few weeks ago, and Dr. Dre is reportedly about to plunk down somewhere between $40-$48 million for the place.

RealEstalker reports that the music mogul, who is worth an estimated $550 million, is in talks to pick up the 18,200-square-foot home from the couple. After purchasing the 4-acre property in 2008 and spending millions on construction, we thought Tom and Gis were going to hang onto it a little longer, but apparently they're looking to move back east.

The gated estate has five bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and from the wine cellar to the gym to the cobblestoned motor court, this home has everything a buyer could want. Outside there is a massive pool, and there's even a moat that surrounds the front of the French-style chateau.

Mariah Carey Announces New Album And Reveals Cover Art

Mariah Carey confirmed that she will be releasing her 14th studio album, Me. I Am Mariah, on May 27, and she posted the cover artwork above on Twitter and a video explaining the new title ... and the drawing on the back of the CD.

She says:

    "On the back cover of this album is a personal treasure. This is my first and only self-portrait. I drew it when I was three and a half and entitled it 'Me I am Mariah.' Please don't judge me for such a simplistic title. C'mon I was only three and a half, it was a creative visualization of how I saw myself with the purity of a child's heart before it was ever broken. I've kept this story private for so long, but because this album is a reflection of some of the peaks and valleys that have made me who I am today, I've decided to share it with those of you who actually care and have been there for me through it all. I've been through a lot, but I've always known me. I am Mariah. Along the way, there have been a couple nicknames and I've been inadvertently embodied many personas. Lately they've been calling me 'The Elusive Chanteuse.'"

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James Franco Says Lindsay Lohan Is "Delusional"

James Franco is coming clean about Lindsay Lohan.

Though he has denied hooking up with the troubled actress in the past, James now admits the two did share some sexual contact.

"We maybe kissed, it was lame," Franco told Howard Stern when talking about LiLo's hookup list earlier today.

"I bet you if we brought her in here and you asked her to her face ‘Did you have sex with James?' she'd say 'Yes,'" James continued. "I will swear on my mother’s life that I never had sex with her. I can't believe she put me on that private list. She's so delusional!"

The 36-year-old says their one-time lip-lock happened when he was filming his second "Spider-Man" movie and he was a "nice guy" about it.

He went on to say that Lohan actually snuck into his room one night -- uninvited -- while they were both staying at the Chateau Marmont.

Stephen Colbert Hates The New 'Star Wars' Cast, Says J.J. Abrams Is 'Blowing It'

Stephen Colbert is a big "Star Wars" fan and in his final season on "The Colbert Report," he wants to make sure you know it.

"I am a huge fan of 'Star Wars,' I saw the original movie when I was 13-years-old," he explained on Tuesday's show. "Let me tell you, Princess Leia's firm high buns stirred something in me. So when I heard they were making a new 'Star Wars' movie, let's just say I was the one to shoot first."

During the "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger” segment on “The Colbert Report" Tuesday, the host skewered the new cast for being both old and entirely "humanoid." He gave a wag of his finger to director J.J. Abrams for “blowing it” by announcing the news via a simple photo of the cast at a table read rather than with something with a little more special effects and fanfare.

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Mike D'Antoni Resigns As Lakers Head Coach

Mike D'Antoni resigned as Los Angeles Lakers coach Wednesday night.

"We've hit an insurmountable impasse and Mike will no longer be the Lakers coach," said Warren LeGarie, D'Antoni's agent.

D'Antoni wanted the contract option for the 2015-16 season exercised, but the Lakers wouldn't budge in talks this week, leading to the resignation.

"Given the circumstances, I don’t know that anybody could have done a better job than Mike did the past two seasons," Lakers general Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "We thank Mike for the work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude that he brought to the team ever day. We wish him the best of luck."

The Lakers will be looking for their third head coach since Phil Jackson retired from coaching after the 2010-11 season. D'Antoni was hired after the Lakers fired Mike Brown five games into the 2012-13 season.

D'Antoni guided the Lakers to the playoffs last season, but they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs with Kobe Bryant sidelined with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Bryant played just six games this season as the Lakers' roster was decimated by injuries. They finished 27-55 this season, their most losses since the franchise moved from Minneapolis.

D'Antoni left the Lakers with a 67-87 record in his two seasons.

D'Antoni had become a target for criticism by Lakers fans, including former Lakers Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson, who was glad to see the coach leave.

Famous Bidders Lining Up To Buy L.A. Clippers

 

If Donald Sterling is compelled to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, the list of potential buyers has more stars than their roster.

Oprah Winfrey is contemplating a bid. Sean Combs is a Knicks fan, but he wants in.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. wants the whole team. Matt Damon wants a tiny piece.

Billionaires, entertainers and athletes alike announced their intentions to pursue the Clippers with varying degrees of seriousness Wednesday, proving the longtime losers will be quite a prize if the NBA is able to wrest control of the team away from Sterling after his lifetime ban for racist remarks.

Winfrey led the list, and the media mogul is already bringing in her friends.

"Oprah Winfrey is in discussions with David Geffen and Larry Ellison to make a bid for the Los Angeles Clippers should the team become available," spokesperson Nicole Nichols confirmed in an email.

Josh Hartnett Explains Why He Almost Left Hollywood, Insists He's Not A Ladies' Man

Josh Hartnett has a premium cable show to promote appears in the new issue of Details magazine, and he chats about his new series "Penny Dreadful", why he left Hollywood for a while and he even opens up about his love life.

On stepping away from the limelight at the height of his career, Josh says:

    "I was on the cover of every magazine. I couldn't really go anywhere. I didn't feel comfortable in my own skin. I was alone. I didn't trust anyone. So I went back to Minnesota and got back together with my old friends—ended up getting back together with my high-school girlfriend for a while—and I didn't do any filming for 18 months. I'm still finding my way through all that."

When he came back to the biz, he was no longer being handed roles, but he claims he likes it that way:

    "I still get offered films and TV roles, luckily, but years ago, if I saw a role I wanted, there was a good chance I could grab it. When I see a role now, I've got to fight for it. It's not bad. It's actually more rewarding. Depressing when something doesn't go your way, but only for a minute."

Zac Efron Opens Up About His Drunken Fight With A Homeless Man And How He's Staying Sober

Zac Efron covers the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter, and the 26-year-old star chats about his new movie, "Neighbors", but most of the interview is spent talking about his recent personal struggles, specifically with substance abuse.

Efron opens up about his fight with a homeless man in downtown Los Angeles, and he says, "I was drinking a lot, way too much," acknowledging that there were drugs, too. "It's never one specific thing. I mean, you're in your 20s, single, going through life in Hollywood, you know? Everything is thrown at you."

So what's Zac's interpretation of events?

    "I had a friend come pick me up late at night—we were looking for a place downtown to get a bite and catch up," he says. "We were having trouble finding somewhere...and the car ran out of gas off the 110. It was ridiculous. We had to pull over, and I called Uber [car service]. A homeless guy, or vagrant, tapped on the driver's-side window. Before I knew it, [my friend] was out of the car, and they started fighting. I saw that [the homeless man] was carrying some sort of a knife, or shank, and I got out of the car to disarm him. At some point, he dropped the knife, and I got hit pretty hard in the face—and almost instantly the police were there to break up the fight."

Diane Keaton Beats Jimmy Fallon at Beer Pong On 'The Tonight Show'

Diane Keaton stopped by "The Tonight Show" Tuesday, where she challenged Jimmy Fallon to a wild beer pong match.

"It's simple, the ball lands in your cup, you chug the wine," Fallon told the audience of how the drinking game works. "What happens in yours?" Keaton asked.

"If it lands in mine," the late night host explained, "I'm going to chug the wine, as well."
"So you're gonna drink, too?" Keaton asked.

The best part? Instead of chugging cheap beer, Fallon and the "Annie Hall" actress knocked back red wine with ice! Rather than waiting until she lost, Keaton demanded that she could drink before they started playing, "just one little sip," she giggled, chugging vino from a red solo cup.

The Oscar winner went first and ended up chucking the ping pong balls at Fallon. Sadly, none landed into the cup. With his first attempt, Jimmy tossed his ball nearly into a cup, when Keaton intercepted it.

The rest of the match got real wild.

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British Actor Bob Hoskins Dies At 71

British actor Bob Hoskins, whose varied career ranged from "Mona Lisa" to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," has died aged 71.

A family statement released Wednesday by publicist Clair Dobbs said Hoskins died in a hospital after a bout of pneumonia.

His wife Linda and children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack, said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob."

A versatile character actor capable of menace, poignancy and Cockney charm, Hoskins appeared in some of the most acclaimed British films of the past few decades, including gangster classic "The Long Good Friday."

In 2012 Hoskins announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was retiring from acting.

David Arquette Welcomes Son Charlie West

David Arquette and girlfriend Christina McLarty welcomed son Charlie West together on Monday, the actor's rep confirms to People.

"Mom, dad and baby are doing well. They appreciate all of your well wishes and thank you for respecting their privacy at this time," Arquette's rep said in a statement to the mag.

This is the first child for the couple, who have been dating on and off since 2011. The pair confirmed they were expecting last November.

The Scream star is also father to daughter Coco, 9, from his marriage to Courteney Cox.

Rihanna Goes Topless For 'Lui' Magazine Cover

Rihanna's latest magazine cover is a topless shot for the front cover of French magazine "Lui", and it is pretty jaw-dropping. The magazine revealed the cover via Twitter on Tuesday, April 29.

Shot by famed photographer Mario Sorrenti, the singer poses in nothing but pink bikini bottoms and a bucket hat.

Donald Sterling: Screw You NBA I'm NOT Selling the Clippers

A defiant Donald Sterling just said he would NOT sell the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sterling told Fox News' Jim Gray the team was NOT for sale. Gray said on Fox News he spoke with Sterling just before NBA Commish Adam Silver banned Sterling for life.

Silver said in his news conference ... if 3/4 of the NBA owners get on board they can force Sterling to sell the team.  If that happens it looks like Sterling may well go to legal war.

It sounds like it may come to that.

L.A. Clippers MAKE BIG STATEMENT After Donald Sterling Ban

 

The L.A. Clippers organization made a huge statement on its official website in the wake of the announcement that Donald Sterling is banned for life from the NBA ... saying simply, "We Are One."

Unclear who made the decision to post the message on the team website, since Sterling is no longer calling the shots.

The Clippers also released a statement saying, "We wholeheartedly support and embrace the decision by the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver today. Now the healing process begins."

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Donald Sterling BANNED FOR LIFE

Donald Sterling has been BANNED FOR LIFE from the NBA and the L.A. Clippers.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement Tuesday ... saying the NBA will also fine Sterling $2.5 million ... and insists, "I will do everything in my power" to "force" Sterling to sell the Clippers.

Silver says he does not know if Sterling will fight the lifetime ban -- but says he has the full support of the NBA owners.

Silver says he spoke to several players, coaches and owners before deciding on the lifetime ban.

As for the ban, Sterling will not be allowed to attend any NBA games or practices ever again ... and will not be permitted inside any team facilities.

Silver says the ban will only pertain to Donald -- and not to his family members.

During the news conference, Silver said he was "personally outraged" by Sterling's comments.

Silver says ... during the investigation, Sterling confirmed he made the racist comments.
Silver noted, "The hateful opinions are those of Mr. Sterling.  The views expressed by Mr. Sterling are deeply offensive and harmful."

"Star Wars: Episode VII" Official Cast Announcment

Director J.J. Abrams and the "Star Wars" team just announced the cast for "Star Wars: Episode VII" -- and the first photo of them hanging out at a script reading.
 
Check out the official announcement:

The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

The movie is set for a December 18, 2015 release.

Mary-Kate Olsen And Olivier Sarkozy Buy $13.5 Million New York City Townhouse

Mary-Kate Olsen and fiance Olivier Sarkozy have bought this massive $13.5 million townhouse in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of New York City.

Though specifics on the home aren't that easy to find, the New York Post reports that the multi-level pad is 8,000 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 3 half baths, but it seems as though there are at least three to five additional spaces that could be used as bedrooms.


Behind a set of French doors in the second-floor library there's a spacious terrace with a staircase leading to the lower courtyard garden, and the master suite takes up the entire fourth floor. There are seven fireplaces, a ballroom (maybe that's one of the additional bedrooms?), a studio and the most important feature for M-K is likely the private single-car garage with direct entry to the house via the kitchen.

Craig Ferguson Leaving 'Late Late Show’ In December

Craig Ferguson will step down as host of CBS’ “ The Late Late Show” in December when his contract with the network expires after nearly a decade as David Letterman’s companion in the 12:35 a.m. slot.

Ferguson broke the news to his studio audience at the 5 p.m. PT taping of Monday’s edition of “Late Late Show.” In a statement issued by the network he quipped: “CBS and I are not getting divorced, we are ‘consciously uncoupling,’ but we will still spend holidays together and share custody of the fake horse and robot skeleton, both of whom we love very much.”

Ferguson’s decision comes less than a month after Letterman announced his intention to retire next year, and about two weeks after CBS tapped Stephen Colbert as his successor. Ferguson’s move was not a surprise given CBS’ decision to turn elsewhere for Letterman’s replacement. Ferguson’s last contract with CBS ensured him a windfall payout of an estimated $8 million-$10 million once the Eye opted against giving him “The Late Show” slot.

Ferguson took the helm of “Late Late Show” on Jan. 3, 2005. He was an unusual choice for a network late night show — an actor, writer and one-time rock musician with a thick Scottish brogue and genuinely zany sense of humor. But as he found his sea legs in his first year on air, Ferguson carved a niche for a show anchored by his nightly monologue — which favored observational humor and anecdotes over one-liner jokes.

Meryl Streep Flips Sunset Strip Home And Raises Listing Price By $2.2 Million

Meryl Streep purchased this home off the Sunset Strip in Hollywood for $4.5 million last February, but she's already ready to sell with a $2.2 million bigger price tag! It is now being offered fully furnished for $6.75 million!

The 3,700 square-foot abode boasts 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, in addition to floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, glass doors, and marble floors. There is also a formal dining room, large living room, luxurious master suite, and a gourmet kitchen. On the grounds is a swimming pool and a jacuzzi.

Doc Rivers Unsure of Future With Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said Monday he believes owner Donald Sterling made the racial comments attributed to him in a controversy that has drawn worldwide scorn, and he is considering his own future with the franchise.

Rivers, who signed a three-year, $21 million contract last summer to become the Clippers coach and vice president of basketball operations, said he's unsure whether he'll return to the team if Sterling remains owner.

"I don't want to answer that question," Rivers said. "I don't know. This just happened."

The NBA has scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. ET Tuesday to discuss details of its investigation into the audio recordings published by TMZ and Deadspin in which Sterling is alleged to have said that he doesn't want the woman on tape – identified as V. Stiviano – bringing black people to games.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday the league's constitution allows it wide-ranging power to levy a variety of sanctions against Sterling, but he has not specified the possible punishment Sterling could be facing.

"This is a very important decision," Rivers said. "I hope it's a very strong message, and I believe that it will be. Other than that, I am going to let the league do what it needs to do."

Donald Sterling Son-in-Law: You're A Racist And I Don't Care If You Fire Me For Saying It

Donald Sterling's son-in-law, Director of Basketball Administration for the Clippers who helps run the day-to-day operation of the team, says what his father-in-law did is ignorant and racist ... and if that costs him his job ... so be it.

Here are the words of his son-in-law Eric Miller:

"I find the statements and representations made by the Clippers' team owner to be deplorable and disgusting.  There is no room in sports or society in general, for racism."

Miller goes on:  "I pledge my full support for the wonderful players, coaches and staff members of the Clippers organization.  I have complete faith that Commissioner Silver will deal with this matter swiftly and severely."

And then Miller says, "If these comments should happen to cost me my employment with the team, it is but a small price to pay to speak out against ignorance and racism."

Donald Sterling's daughter, Joanna Sterling Miller -- who is married to Eric -- says, "I am devastated and saddened by the cruel and insensitive comments expressed in these audio tapes.

Hear the audio tape recording below....

'Star Wars' Clues: Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill In London

Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill — three people who are synonymous with classic Star Wars — have all turned up in London this weekend, just as J.J. Abrams’ first installment in the new trilogy is about to begin shooting at nearby Pinewood Studios.

This caused a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly tweeted out in unison — but this time it’s Lucasfilm that has gone silent. No casting news has been confirmed, even though principal photography is imminent. Fisher, Ford, and Hamill have all dropped hints, both publicly and privately, that they are planning to return.

Donald Sterling Out with Wife: She Screams, He's NOT a Racist!

In a confounding move ... Donald Sterling emerged with his wife, hours after she trashed him publicly calling him despicable and prejudiced, and this time she LOUDLY defended him.

Donald and Shelly Sterling were leaving Fleming's steakhouse in Downtown L.A. Sunday night ... when a photog asked the Clippers owner if he was a racist ... in light of the audio posted by media sources.

Donald was mum, but Shelly screamed at the camera guy, "OF COURSE NOT."

And there's this ... it sounds like she says the tape was altered.

Just hours before, we broke the story in which Shelly declared, "We will not let one man's small-mindedness poison the spirit of the fans," adding, "Our family is devastated by the racist comments made by my estranged husband."

Paul Simon ARRESTED After Domestic Incident With Wife

Paul Simon's gonna need a bridge ... 'cause he's in some troubled water -- after getting arrested for disorderly conduct following an incident with his wife in Connecticut this weekend.

72-year-old Simon and his wife, 48-year-old Edie Brickell -- from the band New Bohemians -- were both taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct after a heated domestic dispute.

Cops were called to the couple's house around 8 pm that night.

It's unclear why the two were fighting.

Just a side note, Simon and Edie have been married for 22 years and have 3 kids together.

Orlando Bloom and Selena Gomez: Revenge Screwing?

If Orlando Bloom and Selena Gomez were upset when their wife and boyfriend respectively got all cozy with each other ... they seem to have had the last laugh.

Orlando and Selena were chilling outside of the Chelsea Handler concert Saturday in L.A. ... but when a photog started snapping pics, Bloom quickly bounced.

It's interesting ... Justin Bieber and Bloom's ex-wife Miranda Kerr got VERY close during and after a 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show ... a number of stories suggested VERY close.