***BET Awards '11 - Arrivals ***BET Awards '11 - Show ***BET Awards '11 - Press Room

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Keke Palmer

Actress Keke Palmer arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Elise Neal

Actress Elise Neal arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Joyful Drake

Actress Joyful Drake arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: DeRay Davis

Actor DeRay Davis arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Tiffany Greene

Television Personality Tiffany Greene arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Kevin Hart

Host Kevin Hart arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Meagan Good

Actress Meagan Good arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

 

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Kerry Washington

Actress Kerry Washington arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Lola Monroe

Singer LoLa Monroe arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Eve

Rapper Eve arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Keri Hilson

Singer Keri Hilson arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

 

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Alicia Keys

Performer Alicia Keys arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Kelly Rowland

Singer Kelly Rowland arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Tocarra Jones

Model Tocarra Jones arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Nicki Minaj

Recording artist Nicki Minaj arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Michelle Williams

Singer Michelle Williams arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Boris Kodjoe

Actor Boris Kodjoe arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Ashanti

Singer Ashanti arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

Actress/Singer Willow Smith (L) and Actor/Rapper Jaden Smith arrive at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Tracee Ellis Ross

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: Laila Ali

Former professional boxer Laila Ali arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

BET Awards '11 - Arrivals

In This Photo: La La Vazquez

TV Personality LaLa Vazquez arrives at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

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BET Awards '11 - Show
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BET Awards '11 - Press Room

BET Awards '11 - Press Room

In This Photo: Taraji P. Henson

Best Actress of the Year award recipient Taraji P. Henson poses in the press room at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( June 25, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

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**"Your Highness" - Red Carpet **Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Your Highness" - Red Carpet

Premiere Of Universal Pictures' "Your Highness" - Red Carpet

In This Photo: James Franco

Actor James Franco arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures' "Your Highness" at the University of California Santa Barbara on April 1, 2011 in Santa Barbara, California.

( March 31, 2011 - Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images North America)

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Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Victoria Justice

Actress Victoria Justice arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Ariana Grande

Actress Ariana Grande arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Elizabeth Gilles

Actress Elizabeth Gilles arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: will.i.am

Singer will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Bella Thorne

Actress Bella Thorne arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Annasophia Robb

Actress AnnaSophia Robb arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Lindsey Vonn

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Arielle Kebbel

Actress Arielle Kebbel arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Miranda Cosgrove

Actress Miranda Cosgrove arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Willow Smith, Jaden Smith

Singer Willow Smith (L) and actor Jaden Smith arrive at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Sofia Vergara

Actress Sofia Vergara arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Erin Sanders

Actress Erin Sanders arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Rosario Dawson

Actress Rosario Dawson arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Heidi Klum

Model Heidi Klum arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Taylor Momsen

Actress/musician Taylor Momsen arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Aimee Teegarden

Actress Aimee Teegarden arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Russell Brand

Actor/comedian Russell Brand arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Selena Gomez

Actress/singer Selena Gomez arrives at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at Galen Center on April 2, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

( April 1, 2011 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

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*Ryan Murphy Is the Frontrunner to Direct ANNIE Remake Starring Willow Smith **Rooney Mara to Star in EMANUEL AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES ***D.J. Caruso to Direct BEAT THE REAPER; Leonardo DiCaprio to Possibly Star

Ryan Murphy Is the Frontrunner to Direct ANNIE Remake Starring Willow Smith

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: February 9th, 2011

A couple weeks ago, we reported that Will Smith and Jay-Z were teaming up to produce a “re-imagination” of the Broadway musical Annie starring Smith’s daughter Willow.  The young Smith already has an obnoxious pop single with “Whip My Hair” so she can apparently handle a musical.  Deadline is now reporting that Sony wants Glee creator Ryan Murphy to direct the flick.  For those unfamiliar with Annie, the story is set during the Great Depression and centers on a spunky 11-year-old redhead named Annie who is adopted by kindly billionaire Daddy Warbucks.  The musical was based on the comic Little Orphan Annie.  The character has traditionally been white, but nothing prevents the character from being black provided you move the time to post-integration.  Otherwise, if you keep it set during the Great Depression, it seems like you’re saying, “Black children have always been treated equally as white children!  What’s Jim Crow?”
Hit the jump for more on Murphy and his other potential projects.

............. http://collider.com/ryan-murphy-annie-remake/75396/

Rooney Mara to Star in EMANUEL AND THE TRUTH ABOUT FISHES

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 9th, 2011

Soon-to-be (if not already) “it” girl Rooney Mara is set to reunite with her Tanner Hall director Francesca Gregorini on Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes. The film, also written by Gregorini, “centers around a young, troubled woman who becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor that looks uncannily like her dead mother.” Gregorini made her feature film debut with 2009’s Tanner Hall, which was also one of Mara’s first major roles.
The Playlist reports that Emanuel is set to start shooting this summer with Paul Schiff producing. Mara is currently filming David Fincher’s highly anticipated adaptation of Steig Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Mara recently came to the public’s attention in a big way with her scene-stealing role as Mark Zuckerberg’s ex-girlfriend in The Social Network.

http://collider.com/rooney-mara-emanuel-and-the-truth-about-fishes/75407/

D.J. Caruso to Direct BEAT THE REAPER; Leonardo DiCaprio to Possibly Star

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: February 9th, 2011

Director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia) is currently doing the press rounds for his upcoming sci-fi film I Am Number Four, and it looks like he’s already decided what his next project will be. Caruso is set to direct the film adaptation of Josh Bazell’s suspense novel Beat the Reaper for 20th Century Fox. Leonardo DiCaprio acquired the film rights to the novel through his production company Appian Way a couple of years ago. He’s currently set to produce, but The Playlist reports that Caruso and DiCaprio are now trying to figure out if DiCaprio will be available to star in the film as well.
Beat the Reaper tells the story of a former mobster-turned-doctor whose past comes back to haunt him and ends up trying to tie up loose ends. Brian Koppelman and David Levian (Ocean’s Thirteen) wrote the script. Reaper is apparently the first in a series of novels, so this could be the first in a franchise of films for Caruso and possibly DiCaprio if he signs on to star. Hit the jump to read a synopsis of the book.

................. http://collider.com/d-j-caruso-beat-the-reaper/75420/

***Anthony Hopkins Interview THE RITE ***Will Smith and Jay-Z Team-Up for ANNIE Remake ***Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS Moves to June 8, 2012; Scott Brothers Set to Produce THE DRIVERS

Anthony Hopkins Interview THE RITE; Plus Updates on THOR, 360, Composing Music, Painting, and a lot More

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: January 26th, 2011

Opening next weekend is director Mikael Hafstroem’s (1408) supernatural thriller The Rite and it stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. “Inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith.”  For more on the film, watch some clips here.

I recently got to participate in a roundtable interview with Hopkins.  During the extended interview, Hopkins talked about what drew him to this project, how does he work with directors as most could be intimidated, how is he so good at scaring people, upcoming projects like Thor and 360, and he also talked about painting, composing music, and so much more.  Hit the jump to read or listen to what he had to say:

... more here; http://collider.com/anthony-hopkins-interview-the-rite-thor/72607/ 

Will Smith and Jay-Z Team-Up for ANNIE Remake

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 26th, 2011

It’s official: the Will Smith/Jay-Z Annie remake is going into production.  One week ago, we reported that the pair were in talks to revamp the classic property as a starring vehicle for Smith’s daughter Willow.  At that time, however, it was believed that Jay-Z’s contribution would be confined to the film’s music.  The press release we received today, though, confirms that the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” will team-up with Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment as a co-producer on the project.  In addition to Overbrook and Jay-Z’s (a.k.a. Shawn Carter) involvement, Sony Pictures Entertainment will help develop the Annie remake.

For more on the project, hit the jump to check out the full press release.

....more here;

http://collider.com/will-smith-jay-z-annie-remake/72766/

Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS Moves to June 8, 2012; Scott Brothers Set to Produce THE DRIVERS

by Jason Barr    Posted: January 26th, 2011

20th Century Fox has changed the release date for Ridley Scott’s original sci-fi film Prometheus.  Heat Vision confirms that the project, originally slated for a March 9th release, will now hit theaters on June 8th, 2012.  Although details regarding the film are currently sparse, we do know that Damon Lindelof (Lost, Cowboys & Aliens) is currently re-working the script with Scott and that Noomi Rapace is set to star in the summer tentpole.

For the sake of context, it’s important to mention that news of Prometheus‘ release date change comes not far removed from Disney’s announcement that its John Carter of Mars adaptation is now set for a March 9th release.  As for Scott, in addition to Prometheus, it was reported earlier today that he and brother Tony are using their Scott Free moniker to produce a 1960s period television series entitled The Drivers.  For more on that project, hit the jump.

.......more here;

http://collider.com/prometheus-release-date-ridley-scott-tony-scott-the-drivers/72772/

Now it is Willow Smith's Turn

In case you were out partying New Year’s Eve (and the rest of the weekend) and missed out on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” TV special that aired Friday night (Dec 31), here are some of the performances!

The NYC crowd rang in 2011 with an impressive lineup of artists who took the stage, including Willow Smith, Drake, Ke$ha, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo and Avril Lavigne (who debuted a new song), and others. The show, which aired live on ABC, was hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

 

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Julie Benz

Actress Julie Benz arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Christina Milian

Actress Christina Milian arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Gavin Rossdale

Singer Gavin Rossdale arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Mandy Moore

Singer Mandy Moore arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Avril Lavigne

Singer Avril Lavigne arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, Jaden Smith

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith (C) with her children Willow Smith (L) and Jaden Smith arrive at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

2010 American Music Awards - Arrivals

In This Photo: Miley Cyrus

Singer Miley Cyrus arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

( November 20, 2010 - Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America)

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