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HollywoodNews.com: After lots of speculation and rumors surrounding who will take over Larry King’s coveted position, finally the truth has been revealed by CNN.
The network has finally announced that Piers Morgan will take over for King in January and the name of the show still has yet to be determined, reports NY Times. Morgan will continue his role on the British network ITV as host for a series called “Life Stories” in conjunction with the new role.
CNN/U.S. president Jonathan Klein said, “We are delighted that he will now bring his dynamic, probing interview style to American television and to CNN viewers around the globe.”
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HollywoodNews.com: Lady Gaga has always been known to cause a stir where there wasn’t one and her latest is a very controversial one. The singer has posed nude wearing only a “swimsuit” covering made of solely meat on the new issue of Vogue Hommes Japan and it’s already getting a series of mixed reactions.
President of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, told the New York Daily News: “Lady Gaga’s job is to do outlandish things, and this certainly qualifies as outlandish because meat is something you want to avoid putting on or in your body. No matter how beautifully it is presented, flesh from a tortured animal is flesh from a tortured animal.”
Ever since tweeting a picture of the new cover, fans have also reacted. One fan wrote, “How is this hot? You are disgustinggggg,” while another added, “I wanna barf….”
On the other hand, there are a series of praises for the singer. One fan wrote, “Wow that is one crazy ass photo! Didn’t expect less out of GaGa lol,” and another added, “you inspire me Gaga in ways no one else could!!

HollywoodNews.com: Lady Gaga has angered animal rights campaigners by flaunting some flesh on the cover of Vogue, according to reports.
Gaga, 24, who is known for her off-beat fashion style, has posed for the cover of Vogue Hommes Japan wearing a “bikini” made from raw meat.
But the singer’s latest eyebrow-raising “outfit” has reportedly not gone down well with animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
President of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk, told the New York Daily News: “Lady Gaga’s job is to do outlandish things, and this certainly qualifies as outlandish because meat is something you want to avoid putting on or in your body. No matter how beautifully it is presented, flesh from a tortured animal is flesh from a tortured animal.”
She added: “Meat represents bloody violence and suffering, so if that is the look they were going for, they achieved it.”
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UPDATE RESPONSE BY SEAN PENN: “Mr. Jean is clearly unfamiliar with the physical demands put upon volunteers in Haiti. As aid workers there, the notion of depleting the body’s immune system thru the use of illicit drugs is ludicrous. More specifically, J/P Haitian Relief Organization (a.k.a. JPHRO) has a ZERO tolerance policy for any and all illegal drugs. As the leader of this organization, Sean Penn has not only set this policy, but adheres to it. That Mr. Jean would make such a false accusation is reckless and saddening, but not surprising.”
HollywoodNews.com: Wyclef Jean and Sean Penn have been fighting for some time ever since Wyclef announced he was going to run for President of Haiti.
Now, Wyclef is reportedly making a new move and going after Penn in a song that he performed at Hot 97’s On the Reggae Tip Concert in New York City, states Just Jared. Some of the lyrics included, “I got a message for Sean Penn/ Maybe he ain’t see me in Haiti because he was too busy sniffing cocaine.”
The song was an altered version of Wyclef’s 2004 song “President.” In the remake, he also insulted his former bandmate Pras as he openly disagreed with Wyclef’s presidential run as well.
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HollywoodNews.com: Drake may not be continuing on his successful music career for now as he’s reportedly looking to change his focus.
The young rapper is allegedly looking to try out an unexpected film role as his next career move, states Digital Spy. “He’s not gonna be the teen heartthrob or the college kid. He wants roles where he can show his acting skills,” says Young Money CEO Cortez Bryant.
Drake has also mentioned that he would like to star as President Barack Obama in a piece about him. Wonder if fans will be fine with his break from music so that he can pursue another outlet.
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HollywoodNews.com: What did Robert Rodriguez’s rock ‘em, sock ‘em actioner “Machete” symbolize to Michelle Rodriguez? In a word: Hope.
The actress, who stars in the film as an underground Che-like figure, went so far to put the R-Rated film which deals with Mexican immigration issues on a pedestal with President Barack Obama’s election.
The Los Angeles Times and New York Post were tracking the news.
At first Michelle was concerned that “Machete” would only exhibit Mexican stereotypes.
“I was nervous about doing a movie about Latinos. I’ve usually stayed away from it,” said Michelle.
“But after I read the script, I realized this is about a symbol of hope. It was kind of the way we felt about Obama when he was first elected.”
Michelle Rodriguez is an American-born actress of Puerto Rican-Dominican descent.
“Machete” won the top spot at the box office on Friday drawing in $3.9 million. While many are acquainted with the film’s origins as a trailer in the “Grindhouse” double-feature, director Robert Rodriguez actually conceived the idea for the character while watching actor Danny Trejo on the set of “Desperado.”
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HollywoodNews.com: Kara DioGuardi has been rumored to be leaving “American Idol” for some time now and finally all the rumors can be laid to rest with an announcement that is the least bit shocking or exciting.
Fox has finally announced that DioGuardi will officially not be returning to the show this season. She stated in a statement released by Fox, “I felt like I won the lottery when I joined “American Idol” two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave “Idol.” I am very proud to have been associated with “American Idol” — it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to FOX, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all they have given to me. I look forward to my next challenge, and want to thank everyone who has supported me. All the best to everyone on Season 10!”
Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment of Fox Broadcasting Company, said, “Kara was a great addition to our Idol family. I’ve been fortunate to get to know her well, and have always been amazed by her eye for talent and her commitment to developing and mentoring artists. She will be missed, and we wish her continued success.”
Creator and executive producer Simon Fuller added, “Kara is one of the world’s best songwriters. She has been passionate and committed to Idol over the last two seasons. I will miss having her on the show, but I look forward to working with her in music for many years to come.”
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By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: Deals are starting to come together as filmmakers bring anticipated titles to major fall festivals.
With the Telluride festival about to kick off, Newmarket Films has announced that it has acquired the rights to Peter Weir’s World War II drama “The Way Back,” which will have its world premiere tonight in Colorado. According to Risky Business, the indie studio plans to release Weir’s film on Jan. 21, 2011.
Based on Slavomir Rawicz’s book “The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom,” Weir’s “The Way Back” stars Colin Farrell, Ed Harris, Mark Strong and Saoirse Ronan in the story of prisoners journeying hundreds of miles across several countries after escaping a Siberian gulag in 1940.
“‘The Way Back’ is one of the great real-life escape stories of our time,” said Chris Ball, co-chairman of Exclusive and president of Newmarket. “It’s a story of man’s struggle to survive at any cost and the strength to push on when all hope seems lost.”
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HollywoodNews.com: Russian audiences will get unique insights into the American way of life during the next several weeks at film festivals in Vladistock and Moscow. “No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos” and “How to Fold A Flag” will be featured at the Pacific Meridian Festival in Vladivostok and the Show US! Film Festival in Moscow. Both films were chosen for the 2010 American Documentary Showcase.
“No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo and Vilmos” is the story of two Hungarians who came to the United States as political refugees in 1957 in the wake of the Russian army crushing an uprising against the communist regime in their native land. Laszlo Kovacs, ASC and Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC overcame formidable obstacles and became iconic cinematographers who are recognized around the world.
The documentary was produced and directed by James Chressanthis, ASC, a cinematographer who apprenticed with Zsigmond in 1986. His documentary features archival footage from memorable films shot by Kovacs and Zsigmond, interviews with them and some 70 critics, actors, directors, other filmmakers, family and friends. Chressanthis will also conduct workshops and seminars with Russian filmmakers. “I thought about making this documentary about these two amazingly talented human beings for 30 years,” Chressanthis says. “It’s a story about their brotherhood and the bond that held them together, as well as how they created magnificent art.”
“How to Fold A Flag” is part of a trilogy about how American veterans are coping with life after returning from serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was produced and directed by Michael Tucker. He filmed the interviews with veterans who freely share memories and feelings about the war, their lives after returning home and how they were treated by the Veterans Administration. Stuart Wilf, a veteran featured in “How to Fold A Flag,” is traveling to Vladivostok and Moscow. He will answer questions after screenings; meet with students and faculty members at the Russian State University for the Humanities, the public and the press.
Nine other films chosen for the 2010 American Documentary Showcase will be shown at Show US! Film Festival in Moscow, Beginning Filmmaking, Traces of the Trade, People’s President, Hobart Shakespeareans, Order of Myths, Craft in America, Note By Note, One Bridge to the Next and A Fair to Remember.
“These films offer a broad, diversified look at life in the United States and the values of a democratic society as seen by independent filmmakers, [...]

By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: George Clooney needs to run for president.
He won’t. A friend actually asked me after our screening of “The American” when I thought Clooney would finally get into politics. I chuckled and relayed the standard answer Clooney keeps at the ready whenever a journalist asks him a similar question. I’m paraphrasing, but the charismatic Oscar winner always joked that he led far too checkered of a past to ever enter the political ring, and that he is very happy writing, directing and acting.
This, then, might be the closest Clooney gets to political office. Vulture reports the superstar is tackling a feature-film adaptation of Beau Willimon’s “Farragut North,” an off-Broadway play set in Iowa in the weeks leading up to the Democratic caucuses.
The site says Clooney will begin filming in February, and is going after Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, and “Star Trek” standout Chris Pine for his cast.
Pine would play Stephen Myers, a political spin-meister who relies on dirty tricks to secure his candidate the presidential nomination. At one point, the role was Leonardo DiCaprio’s, but Vulture’s sources say Clooney wants Pine after the actor excelled in the part in an L.A. stage production of the show last year.
Vulture goes on to elaborate on possible roles for Evan Rachel Wood and Marisa Tomei, as well as potential distribution deals for the film. Our advice? Keep the costs down. Audiences have shown a real aversion for political films, even with impressive ensembles. While I’ll gladly support anything Clooney attempts, he might want to tap Aaron Sorkin for a quick script pass if he hopes to bring “Farragut” to a more mainstream audience.
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