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U2 Will Release New Album As Plannedimdb.comThe release of U2's new album is going ahead as planned - despite the theft of a CD containing new tracks last month. The band, who panicked when a copy of their new songs went missing during a photo session in Nice, France, will release the still-as-yet-untitled LP as scheduled on November 23 - while their single "Vertigo" will be played on the radio from September. U2 were prepared to rush through the release of the album after the CD disappeared. Frontman Bono said at the time, "If it is on the internet this week, we will release it immediately as a legal download on iTunes, and get hard copies into the shops by the end of the month. It would be a real pity. It would screw up years of work and months of planning, not to mention f***ing up our holidays. But once it's out, it's out."

MODEL BEHAVIOR? Damien, 2, won't let go of mom and newly minted lingerie designer Elizabeth Hurley while on a shopping trip Tuesday in Cannes.

Paris "Screwed" Out of Single?EOnline.comby Charlie AmterAug 20, 2004, 5:00 PM PTParis Hilton or Haylie Duff--who will get screwed out of "Screwed"?The dueling would-be music divas have both recorded versions of the song "Screwed" for their upcoming solo record debuts and now there's some behind-the-scene scrambling to see who has the rights to release it legitimately.We say "legitimately" because, like her night-vision bedroom romp, Paris' "Screwed" is already making the rounds on the Internet.Hilton's take on the song was leaked--accidentally, if you believe her publicist--to a radio station. An MP3 was ripped from the broadcast and is now all over file-sharing sites.Written by veteran songwriters Kara DioGuardi and Gregg Wells, "Screwed" is a slick pop track with pulsing, hook-heavy basslines and shimmering synths with a distinctively 1980's feel. Paris' relatively lo-fi leaked version features digitally spiffed-up vocals that make it difficult to tell just how well everyone's favorite heiress actually sings.Regardless, the song has a catchy chorus ("If I'm already screwed/here's my message to you") and may well be a hit when Hilton, Duff or both officially release itAspiring teen queen Haylie (the older, less famous sister of Hilary Duff) is claiming dibs on the song, saying she recorded her version in early 2003 and that "Screwed" belongs solely to her. "I recorded this song almost two years ago, so it was just kind of a mix-up, but it's all taken care of now," Duff told Access Hollywood in late July.Speaking to E! Online this week, Duff's reps echoed that sentiment. "Haylie has the first rights to record and release the song from the writers and their publisher," says Duff's publicist, Allison Leslie.But Paris' publicist Gina Hoffman tells E! Online that, in fact, "the rights to the song are still undetermined."Apparently, Paris isn't getting screwed without a fight.Caught in the middle is Arthouse Entertainment's Stephen Finer. Finer, who looks after Kara DioGuardi's music publishing interests (in addition to "Screwed," DioGuradi has written hits for Jessica Simpson and Kylie Minogue, among others), could only say that "it's a very delicate situation right now and I can't really comment any further."Both Haylie and Paris are struggling to launch their respective singing careers. Duff appears to have a leg up on Hilton, having one minor hit, a duet cover of the Go-Go's 1981 classic "Our Lips Are Sealed" with sis Hilary, under her belt. The Napoleon Dynamite costar also has a record deal with Hollywood Records. Although no release date has been set for Haylie's record, sources tell E! Online that the record will come out in early to mid 2005.Paris, for her part, has been talking up her record, Paris Is Burning, to the press for months. The Simple Life star will reportedly release the record on her own label, Heiress Records.She had initially said that "Screwed" would be her first single from the record, but now that seems increasingly unlikely in light of the leak and Haylie's plan to have "Screwed" on her debut. No release date has been set for Paris' record either, but she has reportedly worked with several well-known producers and musicians for several tracks on her debut, including JC Chasez and her ex-boyfriend, former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter. She told reporters at her Heiress Records launch party July 2 that Paris Is Burning sounds like "a combination of Blondie and Madonna with a little bit of hip-hop thrown in."Now if only Paris could sing like Deborah Harry or Madonna...

I had a chance to see a sneak peak of this show at Comic Con but I missed it. Everyone I talked to that saw the peak said it looked great though!

Someone really needs to tell him to stop wearing tight pants.

EOnline.com RATTLE AND HUM: U2 's as-yet-untitled studio album to be released internationall Nov. 22 and a day later in North America. The first single, "Vertigo," will hit radio airwaves in late September.

Some major details about this movie, if you don't want spoilers don't read! Film Review: "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" Written by 08-19-2004 by BrianOrndorf http://www.filmjerk.com/new/article-1007--0-0.html Coming from a former fan, "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster" is a remarkable documentary that investigates just how much this band lost their way over the past couple of years, seen through unbelievable access to the members and their emotions. This terrific film will also appeal to non-fans, because, let's be honest, who doesn't love to see spoiled rock stars fight? A must see. It started innocently enough: filmmakers Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger (the ?Paradise Lost? documentaries) were called in to document Metallica?s (singer James Hetfield, drummer Lars Ulrich, and guitarist Kirk Hammett) return to the studio to record their new album, which would eventually become 2003?s ?St. Anger.? The studio time was booked, the equipment set up, and the filmmakers ready to capture the creative process. But the band was a mess, having just lost longtime bassist Jason Newsted, and internal friction had heated up to such a degree that the presence of Phil Towle, a $40,000-a-month psychologist and ?life coach,? was necessary to assist band communication and focus. What was intended as mere months in the studio became over two years of footage. ?Some Kind of Monster? chronicles this difficult journey. The film opens in 2001 with Metallica fractured into little pieces due to the loss of their bass player over artistic differences, as well as their own fatigue from being one of the biggest bands in music history. As they enter The Presidio, a former San Francisco military outpost, to record, the mood is grim and interpersonal feelings are hostile. The band manages to bang out some songs, but the vibe isn?t correct, and because of the newly introduced therapy session, the band members walk on eggshells with each other, attempting to communicate their feelings through their new vocabulary of ?I?m OK, you?re OK? psychological babbling. It?s apparent right away that Sinofsky and Berlinger are not going to be capturing a simple episode of ?Behind the Music,? or even the fluffy, frat-boy fun overtones of Metallica?s own stabs at previous documentaries. ?Monster? is just that; depicting a time in the band?s life where the pieces of fame, friendship, and musicianship are breaking up, with Towle and producer (and temp bassist) Bob Rock holding Hetfield, Ulrich, and Hammett together so they can create one more album. The camera watches as the trio scrap with each other, each seemingly loathing their new therapeutic angle of communication, but respecting the results it brings. Unexpectedly, ?Monster? also sheds some light on Hetfield and Ulrich?s parenting skills, allowing their kids to be around the recording sessions, and includes a terrific scene showing Hetfield attending his daughter?s ballet recital. Months into recording, Hetfield, tired of the band dynamic and his own crippling problems, takes off for rehab, leaving the rest of the team in a lurch for almost a year. This second act of down time without Hetfield begins to probe where Lars Ulrich is coming from, as he?s considered to be the most publicly hated member of the band due to decades of unfettered ego and his attempts to shut down file-sharing computer program Napster over claims of song theft. The audience meets Ulrich?s eccentric father, who openly criticizes his son?s music, driving Lars up the wall. We see the frustration of the drummer watching his beloved band slowly erode; coming to terms with a break-up that is potentially on the horizon. Finally, in the film?s most revelatory moment, former guitarist (and Megadeth frontman) Dave Mustaine is called into Ulrich?s therapy session to vent his own feelings of anger, regret, and resentment for having been tossed out of the band for drunken behavior back in 1982 (this coming from a band who were commonly referred to as ?Alcoholica?). For Metallica fans, this moment is incredible, providing some much need circle closing for the two participants. For the rest of the audience, the scene is indicative of the entire film, which is fearless in displaying the emotional abysses the band is facing, using unbelievable access to capture these moments of the rock gods on their knees begging for emotional clarity and forgiveness. Eventually, Hetfield returns, and the band goes back to work. But restraints on the creative process due to Hetfield?s rehabilitation rules threaten to topple Metallica once again. The reemergence of Hetfield as a clean living, introspective person is fascinating, and the filmmakers make sure to remind the audience of what his life was like pre-rehab, through archival footage of a beer-swilling singer, shoulder-deep in anger and control issues. The new, cautious Hetfield almost seems like a robot in comparison. It?s interesting to see the two sides constantly at war with each other throughout the film. And Kirk Hammett? An integral part of the band since the ?Kill ?Em All? years, the free-spirited, new age-ish Hammett has learned well how to survive under the thumb of Hetfield and Ulrich, either keeping his nose out of their business, or desperately trying to play peacemaker as he walks carefully through the minefields the years have planted in the band?s dynamic. His best moment comes when Rock suggests that Hammett?s complicated guitar solos should take back seat for the new album, which a panicked Hammett quickly tries to justify, fearing his only thread to the Metallica sound will be cut loose and he will be forced out like Newsted was. The final thread that Sinofsky and Berlinger weave throughout the film is the presence of Towle, who comes close to rivaling Eugene Landy in his attempts to latch on to this sugardaddy of a band. At first, Towle is a necessity for communication, dragging honesty and respectful tones out of the band members. But as soon as Hetfield takes it upon himself to clean up his act, Towle?s role becomes obsolete, which he refuses to recognize, even going so far as to make plans to move out from Kansas to the Metallica headquarters in San Francisco to permanently set up shop. Scary stuff. The filmmakers slyly showcase the argument against Towle?s involvement throughout the film, ending with Hetfield?s not-so-joking questioning of the therapist?s desire to join the band. After a star-studded search for a bass replacement, Metallica settled on former Ozzy Osbourne employee, Robert Trujillo. The frog-stomping, slightly bewildered musician brings a joy and dynamism back into the band?s music, which was lost almost a decade ago. Coming as a former die-hard fan of the Metallica who long ago gave up the religion, ?Some Kind of Monster? reminded me just how special a group these men are. It also brings an essential understanding and perspective to the previously disregarded ?St. Anger? album. As an aficionado, this is an incredible, and incredibly honest, look at band mechanics, and a portrait of psychological unrest that many musical acts wouldn?t dare make available to their fans. But ?Some Kind of Monster? will even appeal to the non-fans too, through the sheer energy of conflict and the humanization of rock stars. It?s a long journey (140 minutes), but riveting to the last frame. My Rating: A

histar.com How much do you make for 10 days work? Chances are it?s less that BEYONCE KNOWLES . Beyonce earns a whopping $4.7 million from cosmetics giant L'Oreal for only 10 days work a year. The work includes photo shoots and promotional appearances and the only catch is that she must inform them of "any radical changes to her hair that any concert tour may necessitate." The terms of the contract also include maintaining her hair "in excellent condition," and giving L'Oreal permission to inspect her hair as long as she gets two weeks notice.

Beyonce's Bodyguard Breaks Her Toe imdb.com R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles has been forced to rest for two weeks - after her bodyguard Shortie accidentally broke her toe. The singer was shopping in New York when Shortie trod on her foot whilst trying to protect her from a crowd of over-excited fans. An onlooker says, "There were some fans on his tail and he was too busy watching them to see where he was putting his feet. Beyonce let out a shriek and hobbled back to her car, wincing in pain. She looked angry at first, but then she burst out laughing because you would have thought she had been shot by the way he was reacting." Beyonce won't be holding a grudge against her minder, however. A friend says, "Beyonce knows that Shortie is there to protect her and she also knows that he will always do his best to be by her side."

people.com CAST: Former Moesha star Brandy, 25, is returning to her comedy series roots by finalizing a deal to star in a weekly half-hour project for FOX TV, says the Hollywood Reporter. A concept for the sitcom is still being devised. While that occurs, the trade paper reports, Brandy will continue to promote her latest album, Afrodisiac, which has sold about 287,000 copies in the U.S. since its release in June, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Ice Cream and BBC's New Footwear Flavor Debut Mmm, Delicious: Andy Dick puts the money of the night where his mouth is.

CUSACK'S ULTERIOR MOTIVEAugust 18, 2004 Provided by: [National Enquirer Online]Pals of John Cusack think he's suddenly gone wacko! Sources say the star's acting like the cocky con man in his landmark film "The Grifters," whispering that he's "targeted" John Kerry's daughter Alex -- and wooed her at the Democratic Convention so he can marry her, infiltrate the White House and enter politics!

Berry Stalked by First Love imdb.com Movie superstar Halle Berry was stalked by the first boyfriend she dumped - and he remains obsessed with her to this day. The Catwoman beauty - who recently split from second husband Eric Benet - was horrified when, following the end of their relationship, the unnamed man continued to pester her. And now she's at the top of the A list, she still suffers from his unwanted attentions. Halle says, "I've made some bad choices where men are concerned. The first guy I ever dumped stalked me. He still harasses me. I don't want to mention his name but he sent me dead snakes in the mail and all kinds of crazy stuff."

thesmokinggun.comToday's backstage concert rider offering is the entertaining exacta of Marilyn Manson and Joan Rivers. So different, yet so alike:http://www.thesmokinggun.com/backstagetour/index.html

thesmokinggun.comWhile we don't normally begrudge celebrities their lucrative endorsement deals, Beyonce Knowles's hair seems a bit overpriced to us. Get to the root of the story here:http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0818041beyonce1.html

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Zap2It.com gossipHOW DID WE MISS THIS?Always amazed that Zap2it isn't completely on top of every story, I anxiously peruse The Weekly World News to see what we miss. This time, it's the headline of the 50-foot tapeworm diet that is sweeping Hollywood.Stars in Beverly Hills ingest these tapeworm larvae in raw pork, beef and fish at trendy restaurants and dieters lose up to 73 pounds in eight days while a huge parasite gobbles up their food from the inside.Somehow, no celeb would go on the record for that story.

histar.comHow do you know when you've got too much money? When you hire a portrait artist to paint a picture of you and Elvis that's how! Supermodel Kate Moss is doing just that. She's hired Paul Karslake, who specializes in rock star portraits, to do the Elvis painting. The Source says, "He is already working on a picture of her in a classic 1950's dress with Elvis holding her in his arms. She's looking out from the picture and he's looking at her in his trademark crooning pose."

Winslet and Mendes Infuriate Neighbors imdb.com Hollywood couple Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes have offended their neighbors by stepping up security measures at their British mansion. Cotswold residents have already accused the Titanic star and the Oscar-winning American Beauty director of ruining community life and failing to integrate with others, and are now furious the couple plan to erect reinforced gates, walls and fences around their luxurious home. But Mendes' spokeswoman Sarah Keene insists, "They want to replace existing walls to the same height. They are certainly not trying to turn their home into some kind of celebrity fortress with high walls and high-security gates."

From BobbyD's post in "Gay Issues in the News Again" thread, open forum: From Out.com...No Song and Dance for BushWhen Republican National Convention attendees set foot on the Great White Way on September 1, they may be seeing understudies. The New York Daily News reports that the organizers of an anti-Bush protest are urging Broadway actors?especially the gay ones?to call in sick the day before Bush?s speech. Gary Boston and Jeff Adler, organizers of Shut It Down (www.shutitdownnyc.com), are attempting to thwart the expected 13,000 delegates? plans to see eight GOP-approved Broadway shows: Aida, 42nd Street, The Lion King, Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Bombay Dreams, and Wonderful Town. ?There are a lot of gay people in the Broadway community,? Boston told the paper, ?and this is basically asking them to sing and dance for them while they?re writing them out of the Constitution.?

CAPRI, ITALY Just days before becoming a newlywed for the third time, Nicolas Cage (in July) gets in a workout on his Stairmaster while sailing along the Mediterranean Sea on a plush yacht.

SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND Harrison Ford looks every bit the proud sea captain as he cruises along the Llangollen Canal on a narrowboat (a self-guided vessel) with lady love Calista Flockhart and her son, Liam, 3, during a four-day tour of the picturesque English countryside in July.

Gloria Estefan's "Live and Re-Wrapped Tour"

JOHANSSON AND LETO: THEIR SECRET'S OUT August 16, 2004 Provided by: [star Online] Jared Leto and Scarlett Johansson , who have reportedly been seen together, finally decided to step out in the open with their romance. On Aug. 9, the couple was in New York City, where they openly lingered over lunch at Cafe Habana. A source on the scene says: "They were sitting right by the window holding hands." After lunch, they again walked New York City's streets back to the Mercer Hotel, where they were apparently staying. But maybe all that openness was just too much for them. According to an eye-witness, shortly after they returned to the hotel, they came back downstairs, dressed in different clothes, and Johannson left by herself. Moments later, Leto emerged, hailed a cab and then picked her up just around the corner to elude the paparazzi.