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It’s good to let the golden moments of childhood come flooding back sometimes, isn’t it? For many kids (& kids at heart), theDisney Channelplayed a starring role in our growing-up days, often feeling like an extension of our lives. Remember the superstar life depicted inHannah Montana?And, what about the kids acting on a sketch show inSonny with a Chanceor dancing their hearts out inShake it Up?

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Then there’s the magical allure of That’s So Raven andWizards of Waverly Place.While these shows were beloved for their whimsy and fantasy, Disney also struck a chord with characters grounded in reality, like the adorably awkward Lizzie McGuire (Hilary Duff).

Despite immense popularity, the continuation of the series hit a stumbling block over financial disputes. Reportedly, the actress’ mom was pushing for a bigger paycheck.

The team behind beloved feminist podcast Witch, Please has launched a new flagship show,Material Girls,a scholarly podcast about pop culture.

Upon the conclusion of an eight-season run of Witch, Please (a podcast teaching critical theory through Harry Potter), hostsHannah McGregorand Marcelle Kosman turn their academic expertise towards new objects of study in the zeitgeist.

For fans of Witch, Please and shows like Pop CultureHappy Hour,Maintenance Phase and You’re Wrong About,Material Girlsoffers a fresh approach to discussing pop culture of the past and present by asking: Why this, why now? Why do we like what we like, and what can pop culture teach us about how the world works?

“In every episode we begin with a piece of pop culture that has been a major part of the zeitgeist, whether that’s the Queer Eye reboot in 2018 or Barbie dolls in the 90s,...

Exclusive:Gravitas Ventureshas acquired North American rights to the WWII-era romantic dramaI’ll Find Youfrom directorMartha Coolidge.TheAnthem Sports & Entertainmentcompany plans to release the title starringAdelaide Clemens(To the Stars),Leo Suter,Stephen Dorff,Connie NielsenandStellan Skarsgårdin theaters and on demand on February 25.

Inspired by true stories of Polish musicians from the 1930s and 1940s,I’ll Find Youcenters on the tender, music-infused relationship between Robert (Suter) and Rachel (Clemens) that is forged when the pair meet as music school students—he, a promising singer and she, a violin prodigy. While Robert is torn away from Rachel following the German invasion of Poland, he vows to find her, no matter the cost.

David S. WardandBozenna Intratorpenned the script for the film, which was shot on location in Poland and New York. Intrator also produced it alongsideLukasz Raczynski,Zbigniew John RaczynskiandFred Roos,withAlexander Roosexec producing.

“I’LL Find Youis a beautiful romance film set against the harsh background of World War II,” said Gravitas Ventures’ Manager of Acquisitions,Brett Rogalsky.“What director Martha Coolidge was able to do with these elements is truly impressive, and we’re excited to be able to bring this film to the public.”

“From the beginning I loved the theme in this film that music has an almost magical power to heal,” added Coolidge, “and that it can inspire and move all people even those at opposite ends of the ideological spectrum.”

Coolidge is an Emmy nominee and DGA Award winner who has previously directed films includingMaterial Girls,The Prince and Me,Angie,Lost in Yonkers,Rambling Rose,Plain Clothes,Real GeniusandValley Girl,along with episodes of such series asSiren,Angie Tribeca,Madam Secretary,The Night Shift,PsychandWeeds.

Gravitas Ventures was founded in 2006 and sold to multi-platform media company Anthem Sports & Entertainment in November. Recent releases from the company includeMichael Lembeck’sQueen Bees;Gabriela Cowperthwaite’sOur Friend,starringCasey Affleck,Dakota Johnson,andJason Segel;Vanguard,directed byStanley Tongand starringJackie Chan;andAndy Tennant’sThe Secret: Dare to Dream,starringKatie Holmes.Gravitas has also recently acquired titles includingAdrian Martinez’s feature directorial debutiGilbert;theKathy Batesdrama Home, from writer-directorFranka Potente;family adventure filmThe King’s Daughter,starringPierce Brosnan;Jason Pollock’s doc FindingKendrick Johnson;andThe Accursed,a horror film marking the feature directorial debut of writer-directorsElizabeta Vidovicand Kathryn Michell.

“Cats”looks like it’ll dominate the Razzie Awards this weekend, but there’s one category where it will probably be mercifully passed over: Worst Actress. The movie musical’s leading lady, newcomerFrancesca Hayward,will be spared the ignominy of a win at these kudos. According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users,Hilary Duffwill win for playing the title role in “The Haunting of Sharon Tate”instead.

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As of this writing Duff gets leading odds of 17/5 for playing the real-life film actress, who was the victim of a horrific murder by the MansonFamilyin 1969. That shocking crime was also the subject of an Oscar-winning film this year, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” but this take was met with almost universal derision, scoring 8 out of 100 on MetaCritic and 19% freshness onRotten Tomatoesfor whatRtdescribes as an...

Think that three-carat cushion-cut diamond engagement ring thatMatthew Komajust gaveHilary Duffis impressive? That beauty is nothing compared to Hilary's net worth. Ever since she relocated to Hollywood at the tender age of 6 to begin her acting career, the formerDisney Channelstarlet has been raking in revenue from TV shows, movies, albums, novels, and fashion lines, even earning the 72nd spot on theForbesCelebrity 100 list in 2007 for making $12 million that year alone. But that was so yesterday - how much is the 31-year-old Younger star worth now? Let's break it down.

After playing several small roles in movies likePlaying by Heart,Casper Meets Wendy, and The Soul Collector, Hilary got her big break in 2001 when she was cast as the titular character in Disney Channel's mega hit TV show Lizzie McGuire. The show ran for two seasons and 65 episodes, even inspiring a movie in 2003 that grossed over $55 million worldwide.

Calling allMaterial Girls-- this is one giveaway you don't want to miss. toofab is giving away a pair of tickets to Madonna's concert at the Forum in Los Angeles on October 27, as she arrives in theCity of Angelswith her Rebel Heart Tour. Note: We are only supplying the tickets to the show, all travel arrangements must be made by the winner. In addition to the tickets, our lucky winner will also receive a the same gift bag the Forum gives the artists who play there. Since re-opening theirs doors in January 2014, the Forum has presented every performing artist a special backstage gift bag to make them feel welcomed -- and now, you could win the same swag Madonna will take home at the end of the night! The bag includes: Lands' End Forum Gift Bag Lands' End mini tote Sonos speaker Onepiece Forum onesie Sleep Number...

A weekend getaway with friends turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game in “Desecrated,”starringHaylie Duff( “Napoleon Dynamite,”“Material Girls”) andMichael Ironside( “X-Men: First Class,” “Total Recall”). The horror film is now available on DVD and VOD. “Desecrated”is directed byRob Garciaand also starsGonzalo Menendez( “The Event” ),Heather Sossaman( “Hawaii Five-o” ),Wilmer Calderon( “Fast and Furious”) andPaul James( “Greek”). Here’s more about the film: “After finding his family murdered by vagrant squatters, an ex-military operative and survivalist is hired by the man who bought his land to watch over the acreage and protect it from invaders. When the new landowner’s daughter arrives for a [ Read More ]

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StarringHaylie Duff(Napoleon Dynamite,Material Girls),Michael Ironside(X-Men: First Class,Total Recall),Desecratedis billed as “the first big horror thrill ride of 2015″ – and we have the first images and trailer for the movie, which is set to make its Us debut on January 6th courtesy of Uncork’d Entertainment.

After finding his family murdered by vagrant squatters, an ex-military operative and survivalist is hired by the man who bought his land to watch over the acreage and protect it from invaders. When the new landowner’s daughter arrives for a weekend getaway with her friends, the trip turns deadly when they discover the caretaker’s dark secret – rather than driving off trespassers, he’s hunting them in cold blood.

Desecratedalso starsGonzalo Menendez(The Event),Heather Sossaman(Hawaii Five-o),Wilmer Calderon(Fast and Furious) andPaul James(Greek). The film is directed byRob Garcia.

SingerRita Ora's star keeps climbing.

The 22-year-old Jay-z protégé has just been cast as the new face of Madonna and daughter Lola's Material Girl brand, available exclusively at Macy's.

Pics: Stars Without Makeup --Rita Ora

Ora will star in the brand’s global marketing campaign, set to unveil in July.

"Rita is a talented beauty but what really drew us to her is the confidence she oozes through her music and her unique sense of style," Madonna and Lola said in statement. "On stage or off, in photos or on the street -- she's a magnet! This is what the Material Girl brand is all about!"

Video: Lola Takes the Fashion Reins from Mom Madonna

Given her well-known style risks on the red carpet, Ora appears to be a perfect fit for the sassy brand's signature style.

PastMaterial Girlsinclude formerGossip GirlstarTaylor MomsenandKelly Osbourne.

LikeAmerican Idol,every season ofSo You Think You Can Dancecrescendoes to an exhausting and thrilling moment, that week when you realize you're watching superfly talents attempt to sustain superflyness for the eighth or ninth week in a row. It's bracing. It's awesome. But frankly, it's almost a little too grueling in a They Shoot Horses, Don't They? way. (Expect that '69 gem in our Best Movie Ever? section sometime soon.) And here we are, right in the thick of the glorious hell just a week from the finale -- or, as I heardCat Deeleypronounce it this week, finarwley.

We have six combatants left, six varied levels of eye-popping skill, and another so-so appearance from guest judgeChristina Applegate,whose critiques ranged from direct and insightful ( "There's a picture in every moment you dance," she said sagely to Eliana) to empty veneration ( "Beautiful," she said to.

Hilary Duffand her bubbly personality will soon be gracing TV sets around the world.

The formerLizzie McGuirestar, 24, has signed a one-year talent/developmental deal with 20th Century Fox, where she is set to produce and star in her own 30 minute comedy show. Fox maintains the right to cast Duff in a different series if her show does not work out.

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Duff is thrilled about her deal with Fox, and couldn’t want to share the good news with fans. "Ok it's official! Very exciteda bout my development deal with 20th century fox!!" she tweeted on Monday. "t.v. here I come!:)"

Though she is most well known for playing the title character onLizzie McGuire,Duff has also enjoyed a successful singing career, and has starred in movies...

Hilary Duffand her bubbly personality will soon be gracing TV sets around the world.

The formerLizzie McGuirestar, 24, has signed a one-year talent/developmental deal with 20th Century Fox, where she is set to produce and star in her own 30 minute comedy show. Fox maintains the right to cast Duff in a different series if her show does not work out.

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Duff is thrilled about her deal with Fox, and couldn’t want to share the good news with fans. "Ok it's official! Very exciteda bout my development deal with 20th century fox!!" she tweeted on Monday. "t.v. here I come!:)"

Though she is most well known for playing the title character onLizzie McGuire,Duff has also enjoyed a successful singing career, and has starred in movies...

Madonna's now 15-year-old girl has sure grown up -- she was seen several months ago smoking cigarettes, but the teen still finds time to play dress up! Lourdes Leon tweeted a picture of herself wearing The Material Girl's futuristic cone bra backstage duringMadonna's Mdna tour. The Queen of Pop's daughter, nicknamed Lola tweeted on June 27, "Lola backstage at Mdna!", and included a pic. Following in her mother's footsteps Lourdes flaunts the cone bra and is not shy about it. AlthoughMadonna,53, and Lola have been working together on several collaborations including their clothing lineMaterial Girls,Madonnastill worries that her teen is growing up far too quickly. Earlier this year, the teen who is three years junior from the legal age to smoke, was spotted puffing on a cigarette in New York City. -- Caroline Zapatero Check Us Out On Pinterest! More Lourdes Leon news:Madonna...

A full decade after theKate Hudson-Matthew McConaugheyromcomHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,an indie sequel is in the works. How to Get Over a Guy in 10 Days will be directed byLegally BlondescribeKiwi Smithwho will co-write the script with "Greek"writersJessica O'TooleandAmy Rardin.The project will mark Smith's feature film directing debut.

Smith's lucky number must be 10 because she also wrote the TV series "10 Things I Hate About You." Her film scripts includeThe Ugly Truth,House Bunny,Ella EnchantedandShe's the Man.O'Toole and Rardin wrote the upcoming American Girl movie and also wrote the "Jane by Design"epsiode" The Birkin "as well as the Hilary and Hayley Duff movieMaterial Girls.

Source: Variety...

Just a couple of weeks after giving birth, this "proud mama" can't help sharing pictures of her baby boy via Twitter. After keeping her little one's cutesy looks under wraps, the starlet debuted an aww-inspiring photo of her son on the social networking site earlier this week. And now she's treating fans to more shots. So, who is the singer-actress in question? None other thanHilary Duff!"Oh no! The flood gates have opened! Proud mamma on the loose! I can't help myself. Here's one more," Duff tweeted Thursday, later writing, "Grateful for all the wonderful blessings I have:)." The 24-year-oldMaterial Girlsstar welcomed her first...

Talk about getting into the Christmas spirit!Hilary Duffbared her baby bump on Twitter Thursday, which featured a special painting courtesy of her sister Haylie: a Christmas present emblazoned with the words "Happy Holidays." "Happy holidays from the three of us!! @HaylieK what would I do without you and your artistic ways! http://pic.twitter /ROtMSa5z" Awww! The 24-year-oldMaterial Girlsstar, who is expecting her first child (a baby boy!), with hubbyMike Comrie,sat down with E! News recently in an exclusive interview to share her excitement about becoming a mom. "I think it's such a miracle," Hilary said. "I feel so lucky that I've had an...

Melbourne, Dec 10:Nicki Minaj,who was recently smooched by Madonna while filming the video for 'Material Girls' forthcoming album, has revealed that it felt "sooooo good".

The 'Super Bass' hitmaker, said that while she was initially shocked to receive the kiss from the pop superstar, it was actually an enjoyable experience.

Minaj shared her excitement with her followers on her Twitter page.

"Oh My f'ingggg Gahhhh!!!!! Madonna jus kissed me!!!!! On the lips!!!!!!! It felt sooooo good. Soooo soft!!!!" the Daily Telegraph quoted her as tweeting. (Ani)...

Material Girl's line will also include a fragrance.

By Jocelyn Vena

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Madonnahelped make tweensMaterial Girlswith her clothing line and now she's got her sights set on their moms. The Og Material Girl announced that she's launching a new fashion brand called "Truth or Dare by Madonna."

Aimed at women between the ages 27 and 50,Madonnawill serve as the face of the company. For her Material Girl line, which she designed with her daughter Lourdes, she hired former "Gossip Girl"-turned-rockerTaylor Momsenand laterKelly Osbourneto serve as the brand's model.

"Over the past several years, I have been approached countless times to create my own brand,"Madonnasaid in a statement, according to Yahoo. "The timing is right and I have found great partners in Iconix, who can help translate my vision to reality."

In addition to the eventual inclusion of accessories,...

Hilary Duffis sporting a baby bump! While celebrating her first wedding anniversary with hubbyMike Comrie,the 23-year-oldMaterial Girlsstar announced Sunday they are expecting their first child. "I can't believe it has already been a year, time really flies when you're having fun!," Duff wrote on her blog. "We also want to share the exciting news that… Baby Makes Three!!! We are extremely happy and ready to start this new chapter of our lives." And just days before Duff's big announcement, she hinted to us that she and Comrie were ready to start a family. "I think it was important to us that we had a year to just do whatever," Duff told E! News....

The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Fred Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…

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Hank & Dean fans rejoice! Not only has the second half of Venture Bros.: Season 4 (Adult Swim, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 Srp) hit standard DVD, but the entirety of Venture Bros.: Season 4 (Adult Swim, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$39.99 Srp) is now available in lovely high definition. Both releases sport audio commentaries and deleted scenes courtesy of Astrobase Go. In other words, buy them both. Now.

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Your Weekly Source for Blu-Ray and DVD Release News Blu-Ray for Tuesday, March 29th, 2011Jeff Bridgesstars inAgainst All Odds:Special Edition (1984)All Dogs Go To Heaven/All Dogs Go To Heaven 2(1989/1996) Ryan Gosling &Kirsten Dunstin All Good Things (2010) VintageMel GibsoninAttack Force Z:30th Anniversary Edition (1981)Robert DeNiro&Robin WilliamsinAwakenings(1990) Academy Award-WinnerNatalie PortmaninBlack Swan(2010) Children’s Classic retoldCharlotte’S Webb (2006)Rose McGowan&Amy SmartareDead Awake(2010)Francis Ford Coppola’sDementia 13:Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack (1963) Academy Award Nominee Dogtooth (2010)Naomi Watts&Sean PenninFair Game(2010)The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965)Hotel For Dogs:Blu-Ray/DVD Combo (2009)Dario Argento’sInferno(1980)Nicholas Ray’sKing Of Kings(1961)Legally Blonde2: Red, White &Blonde(2003) Extreme Japanese Gore in Machine Girl (2008)Anjelica Huston& The Sisters Duff inMaterial Girls(2006) Mesrine: Public Enemy #1 (2011) The Mikado:...

Hilary Duffhas confessed she is jealous ofCarrie Underwood.The former star of "Lizzie McGuire"spoke out about her envy of the" Cowboy Casanova "hitmaker when speaking to E! News at the First Annual Global Action Awards Gala that was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel last Friday, February 18.

A hockey wife much like Carrie, the leading lady in "Material Girls"admitted a little jealousy grew on her upon learning that the country music star's husbandMike Fisher,who used to play for the Ottawa Senators, has been transferred closer to home, the NashvillePredators.She stated, "I'm a little envious of her right now because he just got traded to Nashville."

The 23-year-old further opened up she wants her husbandMike Comrieget traded to a team closer to home as well. The actress who has appeared asOliviaBurke in several episodes of "Gossip Girl"said," 'Like,...

It was another dull weekend at the box office, though new releasesThe RiteandThe Mechanicweren't dreadful,No Strings Attachedheld relatively well and several pictures capitalized on their Oscar nominations, led byThe King's Speech.Overall business wasn't as off as recent weekends, but it was still down 13 percent from the same period last year, when Avatar reigned again.The Ritecrept into first with $14.8 million on approximately 3,200 screens at 2,985 locations. That was the highest-grossing opening ever forAnthony Hopkinsin a top-billed, non-Hannibal-Lecter role, surpassingFracture,though it was middling for a demonic or exorcism-themed horror thriller, albeit better than The Reaping and Devil. Its marketing centered on Mr. Hopkins getting possessed and included requisite quotes referencingHannibalLecter. Distributor Warner Bros.' exit polling indicated that 64 percent of the audience was aged 25 years and older and that there was an even split between genders.

Teresa Giudiceis working hard for the money. The 38-year-old reality star is in talks with designers from Madonna's lineMaterial Girlsabout starting her own high-end children's line for girls age 2 to 11. Considering the Real Housewife of New Jersey star already has four camera-ready models — her daughters: Gia, Gabriella, Milania and baby Audriana — she can probably cut promoting costs for the line. Designers Steve and Lisa Barretta Lloyd told RadarOnline that they are working out details with Teresa. "We're excited about working with Teresa to develop a line," Lisa said. “I think it’s a match,” Steve said. “She has fashion...

Washington, Oct 16 – ‘Material Girls’ starHillary Duffis not going to have children any time soon.

When asked on a radio show, if she and husbandMike Comrieare talking parenthood, Duff replied, “We’re not. We’re not thinking about it at all.”

However, she added, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of children down the road.

“We’re excited to have kids. But we don’t want to do it now. We’ve been married for six weeks. We haven’t sent thank-you notes out yet. Can we get that out of the way before?” People.

If you are into cheesy chick flicks, From Prada to Nada is right up your alley!Camilla BelleandAlexa Vegastar in the Latina version ofJane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility,"where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father's sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles. This movie actually reminds us of a movieHilary Duffand her sister Haylie starred in titledMaterial Girls.From Prada to Nada hits theaters in January. In the meanwhile, you can watch the trailer after the jump.

ThoughHilary Duffknew thatMike Comrieowns a $165,000 Mercedes-Benz before marrying him, the "Material Girls"star might not be aware that the NHL star is not very keen on paying for his car. According to TMZ, Mike was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly refusing to pay the bills or giving the ride back.

The site reported that the lawsuit was filed against Mike in L.A. County Superior Court. According to the legal documents, Mike bought the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL550 back in 2008 but he failed to pay the installments. In the papers, the finance company claimed they've tried to repossess the car but the ice hockey player "refused to allow Plaintiff possession."

And now, the finance company is suing Mike, demanding him to pay off the rest of his contract, which is $103,398.57, as well as other costs. Neither Mike nor his rep has commented or released a statement on the situation.

Madonna and her daughter Lourdes caused a stir in Midtown Manhattan last night as they arrived to promote their new collection, Material Girl, at Macy's in Herald Square.Taylor Momsen,who's front and center in the line's ad campaign, was first down the red carpet to speak about working with the duo. Taylor commented on Madonna and Lola's dynamic, saying, "They have a very normal mother-daughter relationship! They're very loving, and they work well together." Taylor was solo to promote the clothes and perform with her band last month, but yesterday Madonna and Lourdes were right behind her. They patiently made their way down the press line, with Lourdes opening up about the trends she's loving for fall like oxfords paired with socks. The trio then headed up into the department store to start the launch party, where Lola's brother Rocco showed off his breakdancing moves. Stay tuned for an...

The search of new love interest for Peter Parker in "Spider-Man"reboot has included the name ofHilary Duff.The "Lizzie McGuire"star is said auditioning for the role after a script for the movie has reportedly been found in her house.

The Globe and Mail recently visited Duff and her husbandMike Comrie's house for an interview. There, the publication noticed "a script marked 'Spider-Man' sits on the table, with lines for a character simply called 'girl' highlighted in yellow. "

While The Globe and Mail linked the finding of the script to the role ofSpider-Man's love interest, Cinema Blend suggested that the role offered to Duff might be a small or cameo one.

Previously,Lindsay Lohanwas also said eying the role of Mary Jane who was portrayed byKirsten Dunstin "Spider-Man"trilogy. However, another report mentioned that the red-haired female character would...

Kids today, I tell ya! You just can't trust them. Sure they look all innocent at first, but turn your back for just one second and - wham - your house is on fire, your friends are dropping like flies, and you end up scarred for life! Ah, to be a teenager again!

Cousin Sarah is a new indie feature coming from directorIan Christian Blanche,and it's already sporting a hefty cast --Leah Pipes(pictured right;Sorority Row,The Deep End),Jason Mewes(Jay and Silent Bob),Teri McMinn(the originalThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre),John Savage(Deer Hunter,The Crossing Guard), and in negotiations is actress Haley Duff (Material Girls).

The screenplay tells the tale of "a teenage girl named Crystal who has just graduated from high school in a small town community in Southern California. She realizes that she will be breaking up with her high school sweetheart Jake,...

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Today:Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston's played so many memorable roles that I wish I'd called this series Take Ten.

The WitchesandThe Deadare essential Huston: key performances in two wildly differing films; both minor gems of their genres. As, respectively, the Grand High Witch and mournful Gretta Conroy she couldn’t have been more different, and in both she showed immense versatility. Essential, too, areEnemies: A Love Storyand Prizzi’s Honor: an Oscar nod for the former; a win for the latter. (Nathaniel wrote about Mae Rose Prizzi previously - and the Grand High Witch, too.)

ForWes Andersonshe played three independent women: two estranged wives inThe Royal TenenbaumsandThe Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,and a strange mother inThe Darjeeling Limited.The Addams Family's Morticia parts are a double-bill of the joyfully macabre.

Happy August! Enjoy the last, lazy days of Summer! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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"Gossip Girl"Taylor Momsenis the face of Material Girl, the new line for tweens thatMadonnaand her 13-year-old daughter Lourdes are launching exclusively at Macy's. The collection of clothes, footwear and accessories are very accessible and affordable with prices starting at $12 and topping out at just $40. Available August 3. macys

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The buzzed-about new-wave revivalists get ready to release their full-length debut this spring.

ByKyle Anderson,with reporting by Christopher "Cj" Smith

Suckers

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Who: Suckers, a quartet of new-wave revivalists from Brooklyn by way of New Haven, Connecticut. Launched by cousins Quinn Walker and Austin Fisher, they began as a ramshackle pair of dudes who used to switch instruments between songs. They finally recruited drummer Brian Aiken and jack-of-all-trades Pan to complete the lineup. The group's self-titled Ep created a ton of online buzz last year (especially the oft-blogged tune "It Gets Your Body Movin'" ), and their full-length debut (produced by Chris Zane, who also helmed breakouts by Passion Pit andTokyo Police Club) is complete and should be out in the spring.

Sound Like: If the bouncy poly-rhythms of theTalking Headsmade sweet, sweet love toPurple Rain-eraPrince,with a healthy dose of lo-fi fuzz and DayGlo swirls.

ActorWarren Beattyhas slept with more than 12,000 women, according to a new authorized biography of the legendary Hollywood lothario. Beatty has enjoyed high profile romances withMadonna,Jane Fonda,Diane Keaton,Joan Collins,Julie Christieand his current wifeAnnette Bening- but writerPeter Biskindclaims the 72 year old secretly seduced thousands of women during his heyday.

In "Star: HowWarren BeattySeduced America ", Biskind estimates the actor has been with" 12,775 women, give or take, a figure that does not include daytime quickies, drive-bys, casual gropings, stolen kisses and so on. "Biskind, who wrote the biography after candid chats with the" The Story of Bonnie and Clyde "star, lifts the lid on his subject's many famous lovers, and his legendary stamina for sex.

The author claims older partnerJoan Collinsditched Beatty because his insatiable appetite wore her out, and he only met his match when he met...

Madonna has reportedly angered a Russian museum over her plans to stage a concert in one of the country's most famous locations. According to the New York Post, the 'Material Girls' star is hoping to perform an outdoor gig in St. Petersburg's square, which houses the country's Hermitage Museum, in August. Local officials are reported to have branded the proposal a "natural disaster", while museum director (more)...

Maria Bello,Samuel L. JacksonandAbigail Breslinhave signed on to star in the indie dramaRape: A Love StorythatHarold Beckeris directing, say the trades. Becker’s last film was the 2001John Travoltacrime-thrillerDomestic Disturbance,his other credits includeMalice,City Hall andMercury Rising.Based on theJoyce Carol Oatesnovella published in 2003, the story centers on a mother (Bello) recovering from a brutal gang rape who is stalked by the perpetrators but is protected by a sympathetic cop (Jackson). Breslin will play the woman’s12-year-old daughter, who witnesses the attack.John Mankiewicz,a Veteran TV scribe whose credits includeHill Street Blues,Miami Vice,Tales from the Crypt and House, adapted the screenplay.Michael Mendelsohn(Material Girls,Lord of War) is producing and financing through hisPatriot Picturesbanner Production is slated to begin in June.

We don’t know about you, but when we think ofHilary Duff,all we can picture in our mind’s eye is a pretty lamb, gambolling around in a pretty field under a pretty sun. We’re not saying she’s bland, you see, but the once and formerLizzie McGuirehas a CV that contains the likes ofCheaper By The Dozen(and its sequel),Material Girlsand A Flamin’ Soddin’ Cinderella Story – and it doesn’t get much more bland than that.Clearly, though, Duff herself has decided to address the situation by signing on to star as Bonnie Parker inThe Story Of Bonnie And Clyde,a new version of, erm, the story of Bonnie and Clyde.Two of the most infamous bank robbers of all time, Bonnie Parker and her beau, Clyde Barrow, went on a four-year crime spree between 1931 and 1935 during which they pulled...

We haven’t seen much of her on the big screen lately, but Hilary Duff is more than ready to launch into several upcoming projects. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress has joined the cast of the Polish brothers’ latest comedy “Stay Cool.”

Written byMarkandMichael Polish,whose credits include “The Astronaut Farmer,”the film centers on a successful author who must face one of his high school crushes when he travels back home to deliver a commencement address.

Mark Polishslips into the role of the lead character, withWinona Ryderplaying his unrequited crush. Duff plays a high school senior who flirts with the author and tries to hook up with him at the prom.

Duff can currently be seen in the political satire “War, Inc.,” which is only playing in limited cities. Before that, she last starred alongside sisterHaylie Duffin “Material Girls...

NEW YORK - TheGersh Agencyhas signed comedianHenry Choafter his recent performances at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.

A Korean-American born and raised in Tennessee, Cho's act covers his background, marriage and relationships and golfing, among other things.

"My name is Henry Cho", one of his jokes goes. "I'm full-blooded Korean. I was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee...so I'm South Korean."

Cho has appeared in such films asMaterial GirlsandSay It Isn't So.

He is also represented byMacDonald-Murray Management.

Sharon Stone'sBasic Instinct 2sequel appears to be have been a risk not worth taking after notching up seven nominations at next month's Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture and Worst Actress Of The Year. Competing against the film in the Worst Picture category isBloodRayne,Lady In The Water,The Wicker Man,and theShawn WayansandMarlon WayanscomedyLittle Man,which also received seven nominations including Worst Director. The Wayans brothers share a Worst Actor nod battling againstLittle Manco-starRob Schneider,The Wicker Man'sNicolas Cage,Larry The Cable GuyforLarry The Cable Guy: Health Inspector.AndTim Allenhas three nominations in the same category - forThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause,The Shaggy DogandZoom.Meanwhile, sistersHilary DuffandHaylie Duffare both nominated for Worst Actress for their roles inMaterial Girls.They will fight it out with Stone,Jessica SimpsonforEmployee Of The Month,Lindsay LohanforJust My LuckandKristanna LokenforBloodRayne.Stone - who has previously won the Razzie for Worst Actress forThe SpecialistandIntersection- earns another mention for her "lopsided breasts" in the category for Worst Screen Couple. The awards' founder, John Wilson, says, "She's what we call a Razzie repeat offender. Perhaps even a recidivist."...

The Internet buzz surrounding New Line Cinema'sSnakes on a Planedidn't translate to much bite at the boxoffice. The massive hype surrounding the R-rated horror film only managed to scare up $15.2 million at the North American boxoffice.Snakesbeat out reigning champTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobbyby a mere $1.45 million for the top spot. IfSnakes'$1.4 million for its 10 p.m. and midnight shows was not counted into the weekend's gross, theSamuel L. Jacksonstarrer would have maintained the top spot by only $500,000. Other newcomers,Acceptedfrom Universal Pictures and MGM'sMaterial Girls,didn't do much business either.Accepted,the PG-13-rated teen comedy starringJustin Long,earned $10 million, while theHilary DuffstarrerGirlsgrossed a weak $4.6 million.

Fans might have laughed at the title, cheered the casting ofSamuel L. Jacksonand even created homages to it on the Internet, but they didn't show up to theaters in significant numbers during the weekend. The much buzzed-aboutSnakes on a Plane,from New Line Cinema, performed well below its extremely hyped expectations, earning an estimated $15.3 million for its three-day opener. It managed to eke out the top spot at the North American boxoffice over Sony Pictures'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,but only because it included in its weekend total $1.4 million from its 10 p.m. Thursday showings. Other newcomers were equally unimpressive, with Universal Pictures'Acceptedgrossing an estimated $10.1 million to place fourth, and MGM'sHilary DuffstarrerMaterial Girlsgenerating an estimated $4.6 million for a ninth-place finish.

Anjelica Huston,Brent SpinerandLukas Haashave joined the cast ofMaterial Girls,which is set to star sistersHilary DuffandHaylie Duff.Martha Coolidgeis directing the film, which began principal photography April 18 in Los Angeles. In the comedy, which follows a pair of cosmetics heiress sisters who lose their fortune in a questionable scandal, Huston will portray the owner of a rival cosmetics firm trying to wrest control of the girls' company. Spiner will portray the CEO of the besieged company, and Haas is the head of a free legal clinic to whom the girls go to for help.