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Swank and Costner lend voices to 9/11 film (Go To Top)

     Washington: Hollywood stars Hilary Swank and Kevin Costner have agreed to lend their voices to a feature film titled, 'On Native Soil: The Documentary of the 9/11 Commission Report'. "I was in lower Manhattan that horrible day. I was drawn to the project by the amazing stories of the 9/11 families and survivors featured in the film, and I am proud that by contributing my voice to the project. I can help their voices to be heard," Zap2It quoted Swank as saying to the Hollywood Reporter. The film to be directed by former NBC News producer Linda Ellman shows survival stories, the 9/11 Commission's final recommendations and interviews with the victims' families and government officials. "I saw this film in a rough cut and wanted to become involved. It's honest, it's serious and it's not political. This film tells stories every American will and should want to know," the report quoted Costner as saying. C

Clooney may star in movie adaptation of 'Transformers' (Go To Top)

     London: Hollywood director Michael Bay has said that although he was surprised by reports of George Clooney playing Autobot leader in his movie adaptation of cartoon series 'Transformers', he would certainly consider the actor for the role. "I have no idea where the 'George Clooney is Optimus Prime' rumour came from, but we'd definitely consider him," femalefirst quoted Bay as saying. The film focuses on a 17-year-old's first car, which turns out to be an alien that can morph into mechanical objects.

Eminem and 50 cent in bus crash (Go To Top)

     New York: Hip hop stars Eminem and 50 cent escaped injuries when a tour bus carrying members of their entourages crashed into two tractor trailers. The bus was on its way to an Anger Management tour date when it crashed in Missouri. Rap star Stat Quo and Eminem's DJ, Alchemist were injured and hospitalised after the accident. Quo has since been discharged. Missouri police claim the driver of the bus was at fault because he was driving at a "high rate of speed". Authorities report he swerved to avoid colliding with the tractor trailers, but swung back onto the highway, striking one of the farm vehicles. After hitting the second tractor trailer, the bus overturned, colliding with two cars and two motorcycles, reports Ratethemusic. However, despite the incident, the Anger Management tour stop in Denver, Colorado went ahead as planned.

Jessica Simpson's new video attacked by Christian group (Go To Top)

     New York: Singer and reality TV star Jessica Simpson's new music video has sparked the ire of the Christian group, which attacked Paria Hilton for her raunchy Carl's JR fast food commercial. Members Of The Resistance attempted to ban Hilton's TV ad, in which she washed a car in skimpy attire while suggestively eating a burger and now they're upset with pastor's daughter Simpson for her These Boots Were Made For Walking. The video features the pop star dancing in high cut denim shorts and washing the DUKES OF HAZZARD's General Lee motor in her bikini. "It's disappointing to have Jessica join the ranks of the singing strippers," a spokesman for the group said.

Ioan Gruffudd may pop the question to longtime girlfriend  (Go To Top)

     London: 'Fantastic Four' star Ioan Gruffudd has revealed that he may propose to his longtime girlfriend Alice Evans. The couple, who met on the set of 2000's 101 Dalmations, have been living together for two years - and Ioan reckons it's just about time to pop the question. "I haven't proposed to her, but I am sure sometime in the near future that will happen," he was quoted by the Daily Express, as saying Alice split with her previous partner after he failed to propose to her. "I would have married him if he'd asked me," the newspaper quoted Alice as saying, "but he didn't, so I threw myself into my career," she added. "Certainly if I don't ask her within the next couple of years, I'll be out on my ear," Ioan added.

Eva Longoria confirms dating Tony Parker (Go To Top)

     Washington: 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria has finally confirmed that she is dating basketball ace Tony Parker. The actress sparked rumours of an engagement when she was spotted wearing a ring at the San Antonio Spurs NBA finals game but insisted she wasn't about to become Mrs Parker. Joining Parker in China for the Basketball Without Borders charity event, Longoria has, however, confirmed she's dating the sportsman. "I've been linked to so many guys, but they got it right (with him)," she was quoted by Contactmusic, as saying.

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