P&G Skin Care Line Signed Cate Blanchett as the Global Ambassador for Its SK-II

Has just had her latest big screen project "Elizabeth: The Golden Age" released in the theaters wide, Cate Blanchett surely has a full plate of film promotion on her agenda these days. But that doesn't stop the actress from accepting at least one more job, to be the new face for the P&G skin care line.

Procter & Gamble Co. announced Thursday October 25th the tapping of Blanchett as the global ambassador for its high-end skin care line SK-II, which the Academy Award-winning actress previously represented in her home country of Australia.

Blanchett was first introduced to SK-II by a friend and make-up artist and has been using it for seven years. On her being tapped as its global ambassador she commented, "Throughout my career, I have only accepted roles that I am passionate about, and my partnership with SK-II is no different. I truly believe I already played this role as an ambassador long before SK-II caught up with me."

And thus, Blanchett's ambassadorship will now include the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain, where she will serve as the face of the brand's upcoming advertising campaign.

Sean Penn Entitled to Directing Honor at 19th Palm Springs Film Fest

In his helming career that has already spanned over a decade, actor Sean Penn will receive kudos in the field from Palm Springs International Film Festival, it has been announced.

Penn is named director of the year for his latest directing work of "Into the Wild", which was recently showcased at the 2nd annual Rome Film Festival. Kudos will be bestowed upon him at a gala ceremony held on January 5, 2008 at the Palm Springs Convention Center during the running of the 19th edition of the festival.

"Wild" star Emile Hirsch has already been announced to be the recipient of Rising Star Award. Also entitled to accept the same honor is actress Nikki Blonsky of "Hairspray." Meanwhile, French starlet Marion Cotillard will be presented with a Breakthrough Performance Award for her performance in "La Vie en Rose."

Ellen Degeneres and Lesbian Partner Portia de Rossi Have Split?!

New rumors surface by the hour that Ellen DeGeneres and her lesbian partner Portia de Rossi have split.

Gossip site dlisted.com brought the report to public, quoted a source as saying the pair's 15 year age difference is having an effect.

"Portia has been telling Ellen she's very unhappy at home. When it comes down to it, she wants to be with someone younger ad hotter. She wants out, but Ellen has been begging her to stay. Portia is really everything in this world to her," the source revealed.

Ellen has been in relationship with Portia since 2004. The former "Ally McBeal" star even showed her willingness to propose the comedian by presenting her with a Tiffany wedding band and wedding ring on her 47th Birthday last January 26, 2005.

The same-sex couple even once ignited wedding rumors when they are reported to be planning to make their union official by summer 2006. Just stay close with us to find out if the break up rumor is true or not.

Jordan Haircare Electricals Range Out for Sale Now

In her next attempt to be a marketing genius, Katie Price has launched her new line of product, hair care.

The glamor model, television personality, magazine columnist and businesswoman is having her so-called "Jordan Haircare Electricals Range" launched on Thursday October 25th at Superdrug on Kensington High Street, London.

The new line of hair care include curling tongs, hairdryers and straighteners among others.

"Jordan Haircare Electricals Range" is the latest Jordan's product in addition to that of her lingerie line for big breasted women and new "Stunning" perfume.

British Actor Orlando Bloom Dating Aussie Fashion Model Miranda Kerr

While the Los Angeles police is still busy investigating the car crash involving him, Orlando Bloom knows best what to do in between times. The Hollywood heartthrob reportedly makes use his time getting close with Australian fashion model Miranda Kerr.

Bloom, who remains single since his last romance with actress Kate Bosworth, is said to be on a fast-track romance with Kerr and has been enjoying a series of dates with her.

Bloom and Kerr, according to US Weekly, took an amorous jaunt to East Hampton, New York, on October 4th and 5th. The actor even was seen giving his support to the beauty at the Victoria's Secret Phi Beta Pink party in Beverly Hills on October 18th.

"They've been friends for a long time," a source tells Us Weekly. "But they only decided to give it a go a few weeks back."

Neither parties give their comment on the report though, so we better not come to judgment too early.

Bid Now, Celebrity Corset Auction Begins Friday, October 26

The corset madness has begun. And the beginning of all took place among Hollywood's hottest celebrities. Jessica Biel, Scarlett Johansson, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria and Christina Aguilera are the fine examples.

They have all lent their celebrity status, teaming up with well known retailer of lingerie in the United States, Frederick's of Hollywood, to design corsets, which will be auctioned off to benefit charity Clothes Off Our Back.

Put their own personal touches on the classic lingerie, those celebrities will have their designed corsets auctioned off Friday October 26th at Frederick's flagship store in Hollywood. And while a normal corset can range anywhere from $60-$100, Erin Dominguez from Frederick's of Hollywood said they expect a much higher price for those celebrity designs.

"In previous years we got $18,000 for Charlize Theron's corset and $10,000 for Nicole Kidman's and each year we set the bar higher and hope to get more," Dominguez told Access Hollywood. As of this year, Johansson's corset is expected to be a big draw.

"I think you should bid on any and all of them frankly," said Emmy Award-winning Julianne Moore who's one of the participants.

Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson's Divorce Has Been Finalized

The wait is over. Kate Hudson and Chris Robinson's six-year marriage officially ended when they had their divorce finalized Thursday October 25th.

The former husband-and-wife signed divorce papers in a Los Angeles court on Monday October 22nd and yesterday they had a Los Angeles Superior Court judge signed off the papers, thus officially ended their union as couple.

Hudson and Robinson, The Black Crowes frontman, married on New Year's Eve 2000. The couple separated in August 2006 amid rumors that Hudson was romantically involved with her "You, Me and Dupree" co-star Owen Wilson. Following their break up, she then shortly dated actor Dax Shepard.

Robinson filed for divorce on November 17, 2006 in L.A. Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The couple had a prenup and Robinson did not seek spousal support. They will, in addition, share joint custody of son, Ryder Russell Robinson.

Owen Wilson's First Post Suicide Attemp Interview to Be Posted Online

Owen Wilson is breaking his longtime silence. He's said to have given an interview to his longtime friend, director Wes Anderson, which thus becoming his first ever post suicide attempt interview.

The interview, according USA Today as quoted Fox Searchlight, the studio that released the duo's latest film collaboration "The Darjeeling Limited," will be posted online at midnight Friday October 26th as part of MySpace Artist on Artist series.

No words on what they discussed on the interview. But fear not for we will all be able to find out upon watching the video.

Wilson and Anderson have worked together on multiple projects besides that of "The Darjeeling," naming some are "Bottle Rocket" (1996), "Rushmore" (1997), "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001), and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2003).

The Playing for Good Foundation Postponed Paris Hilton's Upcoming Trip to Rwanda

It appears that Paris Hilton will have to wait for the right time to bring her celerity status to Rwanda. The Playing for Good Foundation, which initially invited her to make the visit, announced Thursday October 25th the cancellation of the highly anticipated trip.

"Due to the restructuring of the Playing for Good Foundation, the philanthropic trip to Rwanda that the foundation had previously planned with Paris Hilton has been postponed," the organization said in a statement.

"Paris has been a loyal and gracious supporter of Playing For Good but the foundation has to regrettably reschedule this trip. Playing for Good would like to thank Ms. Hilton for her generosity and her continued support of this initiative and is looking forward to rescheduling the trip with her at a later time," the organization went on adding.

Paris announced last month she'll be going to Rwanda in November after finishing work on her movie, "Repo! The Genetic Opera," upon being invited by Scott Lazerson of Playing for Good organization, which he helped found in 2006 to help high-end business and entertainment personalities become involved in a variety of charities benefiting children and families in need.

"There's so much need in that area, and I feel like if I go, it will bring more attention to what people can do to help," the heiress said at that time.

Britney Spears' Hit and Run Charges Paid Off

Running from one legal trouble to another, Britney Spears must be feeling very happy now that one of the hit and run charges against her has been dropped.

Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Susan Speer has on Thursday October 25th dismissed a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge against Spears after being informed by the star's lawyer Michael Flanagan that his client already reached a cash settlement with Kim Robard-Rifkin, whose 1999 Mercedes-Benz station wagon Spears hit on August 6th in a San Fernando Valley parking lot.

On the settlement it is reported that Spears has agreed to pay Robard-Rifkin approximately $1,000 for damages. Facing one count each of hit-and-run and driving without a valid license stemming from the incident, Speer declined to drop the latter charge though.

Thus, Flanagan will have to enter a not guilty plea on Spears' behalf. A pretrial hearing regarding the license issue was scheduled for November 26th. That's the same day Spears is due to appear in her custody case for a progress hearing on her parenting classes.

Milo Ventimiglia Gave Hayden Panettiere an 18-Karat Yellow-Gold Ring as a Belated Birthday Present

It's just a matter of time, I guess, for Milo Ventimiglia and Hayden Panettiere to finally make their romance public. Amidst their stern denials of romance, the actor reportedly has presented the beauty with an 18-karat yellow-gold ring which is meant as a belated birthday present.

According to "In Touch," the Tiffany & Co. ring which is called Somerset Heart features a woven band and a heart and Ventimiglia had it inscribed with the words "Sweet like Hayden." The ring reportedly worth $1,950.

While the ring may very well be a platonic gift between friends, we are pretty sure that it isn't just any ring.

Hayden turned 18th back on August 21st. She and Ventimiglia are co-stars in the NBC series "Heroes." They began dating rumors following her split from former boyfriend Stephen Colletti after more than one year of dating.

Hayden and Ventimiglia fueled the rumors with their being snapped walking arm-in-arm outside of HBO Emmy after-party last month. That's not all, they were later on also video taped got cozy on the dance floor at an Emmy Awards party on September 16th.

No Lindsay Lohan, the Hiltons Are the Only Hosts for the New Year's Eve Bash at LAX

Worry no more. Lindsay Lohan won't be hosting the highly anticipated New Year's Eve bash at Lax. Earlier report on her going to do so is 100 percent false.

Talk is heating up just yesterday that Lindsay has been tapped to host a New Year's Eve party at Las Vegas hot spot LAX. She, as reported by Us Weekly, actually isn't really happy with that scheduled gig, yet reluctantly willing to do it because "she's contractually obligated."

Lindsay is said to be agreed to take the job because she wants to pay back the "hundreds of thousands of dollars" she earned by agreeing to host her 21st birthday in Sin City at PURE Nightclub (which, like LAX, is owned by Pure Management Group), which she had to cancel following her undergoing treatment at the Promises facility in Malibu back in July, a source told Us Weekly.

In fact, a rep for the venue has been telling OK! magazine that LiLo won't be hosting LAX for New Year and instead confirmed that Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton will be in hand. "We only know that Paris and Nicky Hilton are hosting the NYE party at LAX, and as far as I know they're the only hosts," the representative said in a statement.

Exclusive Saw IV Posters Auctioned on eBay

Hot from the release of "Saw IV" in theaters nationwide today, Lionsgate is holding online charitable auctions for several exclusive posters of the flick which are signed by the cast members and filmmakers for the benefit of The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation.

Auctions begins today, October 26, 2007 and will run through the movie's opening weekend up to Sunday, October 28, 2007. To place the bid, please head directly to eBay.com. Please note that there are only a limited amount of posters available.

The winning bidders will receive studio certified one-sheets signed by stars Tobin Bell, Lyriq Bent, Scott Patterson, and Betsy Russell also director Darren Lynn Bousman plus producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules. A hand signed letter from a Lionsgate Executive verifying their authenticity will be included as well.

Third Underworld Chapter Set to Rise

The next take on "Underworld" series is on its way to get shaped up. Report from Variety points out that a director has been named and early cast lineup have already got assembled for "Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans."

Lakeshore Entertainment and Screen Gems as the studios behind the project are learned to have appointed F/X maven Patrick Tatopoulos to take the helming duties with Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, and Rhona Mitra all set to star. Tatopoulos was previously known to be the one who developed the creatures for the first two installments of the franchise.

Meanwhile, story is going to trace the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. Sheen will play a young Lycan named Lucian who becomes a powerful leader that rallies his kin to rise up against Nighy's Viktor, the cruel vampire king enslaving them. Mitra, in the meantime, is billed as Sonja, Lucian's secret lover who joins him in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

Principal photography is slated to start in January 2008 using locations in Auckland, New Zealand for Screen Gems to later distribute in North America. Screenplay was penned by Danny McBride with "Underworld" creator Len Wiseman producing alongside Lakeshore's Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, and Skip Williamson.

"For the first time we will experience the 'Underworld' universe through the eyes of the Lycans," Wiseman stated. "Patrick has always played such an essential part in helping to create 'Underworld' from the start. ... So I feel it is both exciting and fitting that (he) now takes the helm."

Finally, Close-Up Looks of Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem's Predalien!

At last, shadows have ultimately been lifted from the Predalien face for now we have two clear, close-up images of the key creature in the upcoming "Aliens vs. Predator - Requiem", many thanks to USATODAY.com.

From both pictures, one of which you can see on the above left, we can spot that the hybrid extraterrestrial being still has the scary face of an Alien aka Xenomorph though it does take on some of the characteristics of a Predator, in this case its cool dreadlocks. A Xenomorph born from a Predator host, it is described to be typically much stronger than Aliens born from human hosts and can just regurgitate in its victim's mouth.

Besides the two photos, USATODAY.com delightfully brings three other production stills from the movie which you can grab below. What's more, the site also posts its interview with pic's directors, brothers Greg and Colin Strause, who eagerly shared bit info on the action thriller sci-fi, stating they are using just twelve costumed aliens for the movie.

"You're not going to see 50 digital creatures running around," Greg Strause remarked. "We want to bring the franchise back to basics."

New Wonder Woman Is Teresa Palmer?

The Amazon princess could have an Australian beauty as her portrayer. Moviehole.net has just brought in an interesting scoop saying Teresa Palmer has won the coveted part of Wonder Woman in Warner Bros. Pictures' fast-tracking "Justice League of America."

The site reveals it obtained the info from the director of one of the blond starlet's most recent movies while also learning about the casting from an 'Advertiser' newspaper in Adelaide. Same tidbit can be found on Australia's The Daily Telegraph as well with a friend of Palmer being quoted to get "rung at 2 am this morning" by the actress on her success to secure the role.

"Apparently they're going to have her fitted out with a black wig rather than dye her hair," the friend added.

Palmer, who most recently appeared in Daniel Radcliffe-starrer "December Boys", made her big screen debut in local production of "2:37" before appearing in "The Grudge 2" as an American schoolgirl named Vanessa. She initially was billed to be the female lead in Doug Liman's "Jumper" but later got replaced by Rachel Bilson.

John Travolta Ready to Face Denzel Washington in Pelham 123

Set to take his first action role in years, John Travolta is currently in negotiations for a starring part in "Taking of Pelham 123", Columbia Pictures' remake of the 1974 feature, Variety has reported.

Travolta, who is said to get heavily courted by director Tony Scott to join the project, is likely to play the leader of a quartet that hijacks a New York subway train should deals are made. The actor last played the figurative heavy in 2004's "The Punisher" opposite Thomas Jane.

Oscar winner Denzel Washington has already boarded the flick to play the chief detective of security for the subway, a role originated by Walter Matthau in the original. Filming is slated to begin early next year with Scott helming from a script by David Koepp as well as producing alongside Escape Artists' Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch.

Casting on Live-Action G.I. Joe Movie Begins

Moving the project into the next stage of development, Paramount Pictures has delightfully started the casting process for "G.I. Joe", which it now refers as "Untitled Stephen Sommers Project", Superhero Hype! has claimed.

The site further informs production will start in mid-February next year in Prague and Los Angeles. To meet the schedule, this could only mean that scribe Stuart Beattie has to quicken his pace in finishing his script revisions before the intended Writers Guild of America's strike at the end of this month.

Based on Hasbro's line of action figures, "Joe" has already got "The Mummy" helmer Stephen Sommers on board to direct and Lorenzo di Bonaventura as the producer. Pic is said to feature an international task force based in New York called G.I.J.O.E and includes Destro and the Baroness as the main villains with Cobra Commander in a "puppet master" role.

Carmen Electra-Starrer Christmas in Wonderland One-Sheet Launched

Getting prepared for the release of its upcoming holiday flick "Christmas in Wonderland", Yari Film Group has smoothly released a really merry poster for the movie , which will supposedly be Carmen Electra's last flick in 2007.

As seen on the left, the one-sheet has the background of the mall's interior where the family comedy's story mostly takes place. The Saunders siblings were pictured cheerfully riding a motorbike inside the building with the crooks chasing them behind. On its left side, just above the title, a tagline read "Two kids, a mall, a million in cash, ... what could go wrong!" is printed in blue.

Opens this November on date 21, "Wonderland" is directed by James Orr and boasts a cast consisting of, among others, Patrick Swayze, Cameron Bright, Chris Kattan, Preston Lacy, and Tim Curry besides Electra. The mall used for the filming was the West Edmonton Mall located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.