Christian Bale Continues Batman Promotion Trail WENN 24th July 2008 Christian Bale turned out for the Spanish premiere of his new movie The Dark Knight on Wednesday, just a day after he was arrested on allegations of assault.The Batman star, 34, was arrested in London on Tuesday over allegations he attacked his mom Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, at the capital's Dorchester Hotel on Sunday night. But he stunned onlookers on Wednesday by walking the red carpet with his wife Sibi and costars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Aaron Eckhart at the event at Barcelona's Coliseum Theater. The actor spent half an hour signing autographs for fans and posing for photographs but did not speak to journalists or answer questions about the incident. Vince Vaughn Tops Best-Investment Poll WENN 24th July 2008 Hollywood funnyman Vince Vaughn has topped a list of stars who give their studios best value for money. The Wedding Crashers actor came in first in a Forbes magazine poll of stars who provide movie bosses the best return on their investment. The star earned $14.73 for every $1 he was paid in his last three movies. The list also takes DVD revenues into consideration. Vaughn was tops because, until recently, he didn't command huge sums to appear in films. The full list of Hollywood stars who garner impressive returns for every dollar they are paid is as follows: 1. Vince Vaughn - $14.73 2. Tobey Maguire - $13.44 3. Julia Roberts - $13.19 4. Brad Pitt - $12.73 5. Naomi Watts - $12.16 6. Matt Damon - $12.16 7. George Clooney - $11.56 8. Jennifer Aniston - $10.48 9. Hugh Jackman - $9.90 10. Ben Stiller - $9.50 Batman Star 'Assaulted Mother' SKY News 22nd July 2008 Batman star Christian Bale has been arrested by detectives investigating claims he assaulted his mother and sister, police sources say. His arrest comes just a day after the actor attended the premiere of his new film, The Dark Knight, in London. Bale, 34, is alleged to have lashed out at the two family members in his suite at Park Lane's Dorchester Hotel on Sunday. The British actor, who plays the Caped Crusader, is being questioned at a central London police station, sources added. The two women, who live in Dorset, went to a Hampshire police station yesterday to make a formal allegation. The complaint about the actor was then passed to the Metropolitan Police for further investigation. A police spokeswoman said: 'A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment. 'He was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault. He currently remains in custody.' Bale had joined Batman co-stars Sir Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Aaron Eckhart at the Odeon West End cinema in Leicester Square last night. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Bring Twins Home WENN 21st July 2008 Angelina Jolie has left the hospital in France--fooling the paparazzi to bring her newborn twins home without interruption. Jolie gave birth to son Knox Leon and daughter Vivienne Marcheline by Caesarian section at the Fondation Lenval hospital in France on Saturday, July 12. And after a brief stay, the Hollywood actress and her partner Brad Pitt left the medical center early on Saturday morning--slipping out the back entrance to avoid the crowds of photographers awaiting the couple's departure. A statement from hospital officials has thanked the pair for choosing to host the birth there. It reads, 'Mrs. (sic) Angelina Jolie left the clinic Santa Maria of Fondation Lenval early in the morning, on July 19. The mother and her babies are doing very well. 'The general management of Lenval and Santa Maria want to thank the team for the attention and care they pay to the family, and those of the journalists around the hospital who did their best to respect their privacy.' The twins are the fifth and sixth additions to Jolie and Pitt's family--the couple has three adopted children (Maddox, 6, Pax, 4, and Zahara, 3) and biological daughter Shiloh, 2. Uma Thurman Sparks Pregnancy Rumors WENN 21st July 2008 Actress Uma Thurman has sparked reports she is pregnant with her third child--after she was photographed with a protruding stomach. The Kill Bill star announced last month she is set to marry Swiss businessman Arpad Busson, whom she has been dating for a year. And new pictures of the 38-year-old in a bikini while vacationing on the island of Corsica this week have aroused reports she is pregnant, according to the New York Daily News. A spokesperson for Thurman is yet to comment on the reports. Thurman has two children, daughter Maya Ray, 10, and son Levon Roan, six, by former husband, actor Ethan Hawke. Quentin Tarantino Flies to France to Meet Brad Pitt WENN 16th July 2008 Moviemaker Quentin Tarantino is reportedly flying to France on Monday to persuade Brad Pitt to star in his new movie. Pitt is currently in France after partner Angelina Jolie gave birth to their twins, Vivienne and Knox, on Saturday. And Tarantino has arranged a meeting with the star in an attempt to persuade him to star in his forthcoming World War II movie, according to New York gossip column PageSix. The film begins shooting in September. Nicole Kidman Rejects Baby-Photos Deal WENN 16th July 2008 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly rejected several multimillion-dollar offers to publish the first pictures of their newborn daughter Sunday Rose. The new mom and her singer husband are undecided whether to release a photograph of the newborn tot, but if they do it will be for free, reports Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald. A source tells the publication, 'They don't think it's appropriate to make deals. They are still deciding how they feel about (it)--if and when they will release a photo at all. But they realize there is enormous interest from the public and they are grateful and appreciative of that. 'Nicole and Keith have been enjoying their first few days at home with their firstborn tot--Nicole is thinking about things like breastfeeding right now.' Kidman gave birth in Nashville last week to Sunday Rose, who weighed six pounds, seven and a half ounces. Sunday is Kidman's first biological child. She adopted 15-year-old Isabella and Connor, 13, during her marriage to Tom Cruise. Jon Voight Delighted with Angelina Jolie Twins WENN 16th July 2008 Angelina Jolie's actor father Jon Voight has spoken of his joy over the birth of her twins, confessing he is 'deeply happy' with the news. The actress delivered her babies by Caesarian section at the Fondation Lenval hospital in France on Saturday. The twins, named Vivienne Marcheline, after Jolie's late mother Marcheline Bertrand, and Knox Leon, weighed 5 pounds and 5 pounds, 3 ounces, respectively.Grandfather Voight, who recently made up with his superstar daughter after a six-year feud, can't wait to receive the call inviting him to meet the newborns. He tells TV show The Insider, 'I'm over the moon--it's magnificent. In this world, all we can hope for is that mommy and the kids are healthy. I'm very excited. If I were called today, I'd be there.' Earlier this year, Voight, who years ago upset his daughter after telling reporters she had 'severe emotional problems,' promised he would conduct their relationship privately, saying, 'If we try to have any relationship in the future, we do it quietly.' Angelina Jolie Gives Birth to Twins Emily Christianson 14th July 2008 The Jolie-Pitt twins have arrived! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed a boy, Knox Leon, and girl, Vivienne Marcheline, Saturday night at Lenval hospital in Nice, France. The pair was delivered by Cesarian section and Jolie’s obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann, told The Associated Press that the family is “doing marvelously well.” Proud papa Pitt was there to see the birth of Knox, 5.03 pounds, and Vivienne, 5 pounds. Sussmann says the operation was moved up “for medical reasons” and so the delivery would be “in the best conditions.” Jolie is expected to stay in the hospital for the next few days. Alicia Keys to Sing Bond Track? WENN 14th July 2008 R&B sensation Alicia Keys is the latest star rumored to be recording the new James Bond theme. The singer is reportedly the top contender to sing the title track for the superspy's latest outing, Quantum of Solace, with a source telling E! Online, 'I believe Alicia is the winner.' A representative for Keys has declined to comment on the reports, stating there is 'no info' currently available. Speculation about who will sing the title track for the new 007 movie has been rife--with rumors that Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Duran Duran and Welsh singer Duffy all have been considered for the project. Union Votes Down Deal WENN 14th July 2008 A Hollywood union has taken the first step towards an actors strike--by voting down a proposed deal with studio bosses. Members of the 120,000-strong Screen Actors Guild (SAG) have rejected a three-year deal offered by the major Hollywood studios and TV networks. After five hours of talks on Thursday, union bosses dismissed the proposed contract. They then presented their own counteroffer, which was rejected by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)--the body representing the major studios and networks. The news comes just three days after Hollywood's smaller union, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), voted in favor of a deal with the AMPTP. But the decision by SAG members brings the threat of an actors strike this summer a step closer--with AMPTP bosses refusing to renegotiate the deal, and SAG chiefs vowing to fight on to secure a better deal for their members. A representative for the AMPTP says, 'We made it clear our final (offer) is our final and that we're not interested in further counterproposals. 'The last thing we need is a long, hot summer of labor strife that puts even more pressure on a badly struggling economy and deprives audiences of the entertainment they clearly desire in such difficult times.' Ethan Hawke and Ryan Shawhughes Marriage Confirmed WENN 11th July 2008 Ethan Hawke married Ryan Shawhughes last month, the actor's spokesperson has confirmed. They prompted wedding rumours when the actor and his pregnant partner were spotted applying for a marriage licence in New York at the beginning of June. Reports this week suggested Hawke and Shawhughes had married in secret. And the couple's spokesperson confirms, 'They were married last month in NYC. No further details are available.' Hawke and Shawhughes met while she was working as a nanny for the actor's two children with ex-wife Uma Thurman. Robert Downey Jr. Set to Play Sherlock Nancy Tartaglione-Vialatte 11th July 2008 Robert Downey Jr. will star in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. The drama is the first time Downey will go before the cameras since his blockbuster turn in Iron Man. Variety says Downey committed to the film, which begins shooting in October, after Ritchie turned in the latest version of the script. Warner Bros. is planning an October 2009 release date. The basis for the film is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales, but also the forthcoming comic book Sherlock Holmes that producer Lionel Wigram wrote as a selling tool for a new take on the classic character. The comic’s concept sees Holmes as more adventurous than previous screen incarnations and delves more into his obscure character traits, says The Hollywood Reporter. A rival production, albeit a comedy, is gearing up at Columbia with Sacha Baron Cohen playing Holmes, and Will Ferrell playing his crime-fighting partner Dr. Watson. No director is as-yet attached. Judd Apatow will produce that project. Downey next will be seen in Tropic Thunder later this summer and then stars with Jamie Foxx in The Soloist. He'll play Iron Man’s Tony Stark again in the sequel with Jon Favreau directing. He is also attached to star in DreamWorks' Cowboys and Aliens. Sacha Baron Cohen Sparks Riot over Gay Kiss WENN 11th July 2008 Comedy actor Sacha Baron Cohen has sparked outrage in Arkansas after hijacking a cage-fighting contest with a display of gay kissing. The Borat star infuriated fans at the Blue Collar Brawlin' event when the participants stripped down to their underwear and kissed. More than 1,600 spectators threw beer and chairs at the act. It is believed the event was a stunt for Cohen's new movie Brüno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt. Dwight Duncan, president of the Four States Fair Grounds which provided the venue said: 'We had a contract for cage fighting. We were deceived.' A spokesman for Cohen declined to say whether he was behind the prank. The film has already sparked controversy--Cohen was criticized for setting up an Israeli analyst for an outrageous interview about conflicts in the Middle East. John Cusack Sues Filmmaker for $5.6 Million WENN 11th July 2008 Actor John Cusack is suing a movie production company over claims he was not paid for his role in unfinished movie Stopping Power. The High Fidelity star filed a lawsuit at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday against Intermedia Film Equities USA. He claims the production company convinced him to star in the movie and would pay him $4.5 million even if it was cancelled. Cusack further claims he was promised all his expenses would be paid, including $50,000 to cover the costs of his staff on location in Germany. But Cusack insists he was never paid, and is seeking $5.6 million in compensation, according to TMZ.com.