The actress made the fans of the show excited when she appeared on the pilot episode of the new "Dallas" series on Wednesday, June 13, 2012.
Charlene Tilton, now 53, played the role of Lucy Ewing, the sly, vixenish, frequently frustrated granddaughter of Jock Ewing, in the original "Dallas" series from 1978 to 1985 and from 1988 to 1990. The portrayal made Tilton incredibly popular. She even landed on the cover of People magazine several times.
However, it is not yet certain if Tilton's appearance on the revamped "Dallas" on Wednesday was just a one-time cameo or not.
Meanwhile, the "Dallas" reboot has proved a hit in the US. Its debut episode on TNT attracted an average of 6.8 million viewers, securing the highest ratings for the premiere of a scripted series on a cable channel this year.
Zhang Ziyi has filed charges against the news paper which reported that she prostituted herself to senior Chinese officials.
Zhang Ziyi on "Geisha" cover
The actress said the reports were "seriously defamatory” and "false."
The "Memoirs of a Geisha" star filed the lawsuit on Monday to the Hong Kong High Court with the Apple Daily, Hong Kong's biggest newspaper, and its sister publication Next Magazine as defendants.
A May 29 report of the Apple Daily alleged that the 33-year-old actress slept with disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai at least 10 times between 2007 and 2011. The report said she earned around $110 million from prostituting herself.
Zhang Ziyi vehemently denied the allegations, saying she will do whatever it takes to clear her name.
"I wish to state that I will get to the bottom of this matter to clear my name at whatever cost," the actress told the China Press. "I want justice to be served through legal proceedings. I want those irresponsible quarters to be dealt with."
Zhang Ziyi, 33, is one of China’s biggest film stars and a three-times Bafta nominee. Apart from Academy-award winning "Geisha," she also starred in the hit films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000), "Rush Hour 2" (2001), and "House of Flying Daggers" (2004).
Jessica Sanchez has once again been chosen to sing the US national anthem in a major sports event.
Jessica Sanchez led the singing of the American national anthem in NBA Finals
After singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Pacquiao-Bradley bout at the weekend, the "American Idol" runner-up performed the anthem again before the Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat started on Tuesday.
This also marks the third appearance of the 16-year-old singing the American national anthem after "American Idol." The first time was during the PBS Memorial Day concert in Washington D.C. last May 28.
Check out below a Youtube video of Jessica Sanchez slaying the anthem in the NBA Finals:
Jessica Sanchez has been nominated in this year's National Reality TV Awards (NRTA USA).
Jessica Sanchez nominated in National Reality TV Awards 2012
The list of nominees for the annual NRTA has been revealed earlier this week and it included the name of the American Idol runner-up in the Reality TV Personality of the Year category.
Sanchez is up against Jeremiah Jermaine Paul (The Voice), Astro (XFactor USA), Lamar (Khloe and Lamar show), Kim Kardashian (Keeping up with the Kardasians), Ben Flajnik (The Bachelor), Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (America’s Got Talent), Arsenio Hall (Celebrity Apprentice) and Tia & Tamera.
The winners of the NRTA will be determined based on the results of an online voting at its website (http://www.nationalrealitytvawards.com/voting/). They will be bared at a ceremony to held on September 24, 2012 in Los Angeles.
The NRTA is said the biggest and only annual Television awards ceremony for Reality TV in the United States.
Lindsay Lohan has been brought to a hospital after a car accident in Los Angeles.
TMZ reports that Lohan's black Porsche crashed into the back an 18-wheeler dump truck, while she was driving it on the Pacific Coast Highway around 11:40 am on Friday.
TMZ has been told that the car's passenger window was shattered and the rear bumper was "fully off" the vehicle. There are no official word yet on the condition of the actress but "she seems okay," TMZ's source said.
Update: Police say Lindsay Lohan showed no signs of impairment after the accident. They interviewed both Lohan and the truck driver after the collision and none of them showed signs of driving under the influence. They are still conducting an investigation to determine whose fault it was.
Meanwhile, Lohan's rep say the "Mean Girls" actress was taken to a hospital a precaution and was released two hours later.
Lindsay Lohan was spotted filming Lifetime's Elizabeth Taylor biopic, "Liz & Dick," in L.A. earlier this week. She is playing the role of legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor in the movie. The biopic is scheduled to premiere on Lifetime in November.
Jessica Sanchez will be visiting the Philippines sooner than many has expected.
The "American Idol" runner-up will be arriving in Manila this September for the "American Idol Live Tour," a concert featuring the "AI" Top 10 finalists.
It was earlier reported that Sanchez might be opening for Jennifer Lopez at the latter's concert in Manila in November. But concert producer N91Live is reportedly still in talks with Jessica's camp regarding it. There are no updates on that, yet.
Anne Curtis is making her Hollywood dream come true as she is currently filming her first international movie titled "Blood Ransom," working alongside several U.S. TV actors.
Before she left for Hollywood, it appears that Anne gave a short interview to her Viva family.
In the video interview released today, Anne says she is "super duper excited to find out what the story is, who I'm gonna be working with, and to see how it is working in the States and super duper excited."
When asked whether she would leave her life in the Philippines to pursue her Hollywood dream, Anne said she is not certain yet and that she has to "ponder about (it) because you know, my life is here."
Check out Anne's Viva interview below:
Anne will be portraying the role of Crystal, who will reportedly be kidnapped in the movie.
Kapamilya actress-host KC Concepcion made it to the list of "25 Sexiest International Actresses You Haven't Heard Of" by New York-based lifestyle magazine, Complex.
Concepcion was ranked 23rd in the magazine's list of "hottest thespians overseas."
"KC Concepcion was born into fame: her father is 80’s heartthrob Gabby Concepcion and her mother is the “Philippine Movie Queen” Sharon Cuneta. KC is basically royalty, but she’s not riding on her mother’s coattails. She’s the UN’s National Ambassador Against Hunger, she starred in the highest grossing Philippine movie in 2008, For the First Time, she released her first album KC and she's set to host The X Factor Philippines," Complex wrote
The list also includes familiar faces such as Jericho Rosales' leading lady in "Kahit Isang Saglit," Malaysian actress Carmen Soo (#5); star of Koreanovela "Stairway To Heaven" Kim Tae-Hee (#24); and American TV stars Ashley Madekwe of "Revenge" (#2) and Katie McGrath of "Merlin" (#8).
"American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez and young singer Kirby Asunto are set to sing US and the Phillipine national anthem, respectively, in the highly anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Sanchez, 16, took to Twitter to express how excited she is to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the mega fight.
"Singing the American National Anthem @ the Pacquiao fight this Saturday in Vegas! I am sooooooooo ecstatic!! :)," she tweeted.
In her interview with ABS-CBN, Asunto, 14, said she is as well thrilled to perform before thousands of boxing fanatics at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, where the fight will be held, and millions of people who will be watching the bout at home through pay-per-view. She was reportedly handpicked by Pacquiao himself after she performed at the latter’s traditional post-fight concert last year.
Jewel posted a photo of herself with "perfect teeth" on Twitter on Tuesday.
"Here I am as June in my trailer with her blue eyes and perfect teeth," Jewel wrote with the accompanying photo which shows her sporting blue contact lenses and a dark wig.
The singer-actress, however, did not reveal whether or not she had her teeth fixed or if she was just wearing dental prosthesis in the photo.
Jewel has drawn criticisms over her career for her crooked teeth, which she has been refusing to be fixed.
The songstress is currently filming the Lifetime biopic, "Ring of Fire," marking her first leading role in a major film. The movie is based on John Carter Cash's book, "Anchored in Love: An Intimate Portrait of June Carter Cash."
"Many people know about the legendary love story of Johnny and June," Lifetime executive Rob Sharenow to the Dateline. "But June Carter Cash has her own epic journey filled with triumphs, tragedies, loves and losses. This movie will explore all aspects of the woman behind the icon, and we're thrilled Jewel will be playing the title role."
Lifetime has not announced the release date of its original movie, yet.
Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss USA 2012 on Sunday, besting 50 other lovely candidates of the prestigious beauty pageant.
During the make-or-break interview round of the final five, the 20-year old Boston University sophomore won over the judges with her answer when asked about whether "it would be fair that a transgender woman wins the Miss USA title over a natural-born woman."
She responded, "I do think that that would be fair, but I can understand that people would be a little apprehensive to take that road because there is a tradition of natural-born women, but today where there are so many surgeries and so many people out there who have a need to change for a happier life, I do accept that because I believe it’s a free country."
Culpo, who describes herself as a "nerd", is set to take a break from her studies for a year to tackle her duties as Miss USA and prepare for the 61st Miss Universe pageant this coming December.
Rounding out the 2012 Miss USA top five contestants were first runner-up Nana Meriwether of Maryland, second runner-up Audrey Bolte of Ohio, third runner-up Jade Kelsall of Nevada and fourth runner-up Jasmyn Wilkins of Georgia.
Kathryn Joosten has died in Los Angeles on Saturday, after a long battle with cancer. She was 72.
Kathryn Joosten was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001. She was reportedly surrounded by her family and friends at the time of her passing.
Joosten was best known for her regular role as Karen McCluskey in "Desperate Housewives," which won her two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, and for her recurring role in The West Wing as Presidential secretary Dolores Landingham. She had also recurred on "Dharma and Greg," and guest-starred on many hit television series such as "My Name Is earl, 'Becker," "Arli$$," "Ally McBeal," "Providence" and over twenty other prime time shows.
Before kicking off her acting career at age 42, Joosten worked as a psychiatric nurse at Michael Reese Hospital, in Chicago.
Anne Curtis' Hollywood Movie Is Titled "Blood Ransom"?
Anne Curtis has been cast in a Hollywood movie, the reason why she temporarily left her noontime show, "Showtime" more than a week ago, according to reports.
The title of Anne Curtis' Hollywood movie is reportedly "Blood Ransom" and it is being helmed by Filipino-American director Francis dela Torre. Anne will be the only Filipino cast in the crime thriller.
Anne will be gone for a month to shoot the film. She will be coming back on "Showtime" after the shoot and will be working on her upcoming drama series on ABS-CBN, "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," which will star her alongside with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla, upon her comeback. She is also set to continue her "No Other Concert" Philippine tour which has been staged in Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, so far.
Despite the reports, Anne has been mum about the Hollywood project.
"All of you, just be patient. I'll let you know when i'm allowed to :) Just be happy for me," she tweeted last May 25.
So we're right about our PBB house players guesses.
The older brother of Ryan Boyce, Francis Boyce, as well as the bestfriend/girlfriend of Yves Flores, Kim Balot, are set to enter (or are they there already?) the Pinoy Big Brother House as houseplayers. The two were introduced on tonight's episode of PBB.
So how will Francis Boyce and Kim Balot change the status quo inside the house? And what are the tasks Big Brother will give them that will test the remaining official housemates? Are they going to be official housemates, too? And what about school? Have they not enrolled yet? Classes are set to open this week, right?
Zhang Ziyi has been bombarded with rumors that she had slept with powerful Chinese officials for money.
Zhang Ziyi, who starred in the Academy Award-winning movie "Memoirs Of A Geisha," vehemently denied the allegations, saying she will do whatever it takes to clear her name.
"I wish to state that I will get to the bottom of this matter to clear my name at whatever cost," the actress told the China Press. "I want justice to be served through legal proceedings. I want those irresponsible quarters to be dealt with."
Several media publications in China and Taiwan reported last week that a wealthy associate of a former Chinese official has confessed he paid Zhang Ziyi 6 million yuan (US$944,244) in 2007 to sleep with her.
According to reports, another politician slept with her at least ten times between 2007 and 2011 in exchange for "huge" monetary gifts.
Investigators are said to be looking into claims that her supposedly illicit earnings escaped tax thanks to interventions by the powerful Chinese men.
"Friends have advised us to release a short statement and not take this seriously," Zhang Ziyi's camp said in a statement. “The more you argue, the more you will stir up. It would be better to step aside until people lose interest and the lies disappear. The innocent will always be innocent."
"But this time we don’t want to be silent. If we leave these lies to spread, what is completely untrue will be at risk of becoming a half-truth. This time, we are telling those rumor-makers that we will respond. We will prove our side of the story; we’ll seek legal justice; we’ll find you in the darkest corner and go after you," the statement read.
Zhang Ziyi, 33, is one of China’s biggest film stars and a three-times Bafta nominee. Apart from "Geisha," she also starred in the hit films "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" (2000), "Rush Hour 2" (2001), and "House of Flying Daggers" (2004).
The first teaser trailer of the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the hit stage musical and a Victor Hugo novel, "Les Misrables," has been released.
In the video, Anne Hathaway, who cut her hair short and lost a significant amount of weight for her role as Fantine, can be seen singing her heart out her rendition of the classic "I Dreamed A Dream" against a moody backdrop of 19th century France.
The preview also shows the characters of Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Russell Crowe (Inspector Javert), Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), and Eddie Redmayne (Marius).
Directed by , "Les Miserables" is set for cinema release on December 14.
Check out its trailer below:
In case you're not familiar with the play/novel, the story follows the struggles of French people living in poverty in the 1800s.
Nicole Scherzinger is back as guest judge on the UK version of The X Factor.
"I'm super excited to be back in London for The X Factor," the former Pussycat Dolls singer said. "Last time I was here we found One Direction and I can't wait to find more unique and interesting talent here in the UK."
Scherzinger will be joining the panel for the final London heat at the O2 Arena tomorrow, sitting alongside judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.
The "Wet" singer had stood in for then judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue back in 2010.
This year, Scherzinger's joins a succession of guest judges on the series this year until a permanent fourth judge. Previous guest judges included Rita Ora, Leona Lewis and Geri Halliwell.
The Men In Black 3 actress had been axed as resident judge from The X Factor USA after one season, together with Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones.
Praveen Chandra and Arianny Celeste were both arrested on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to recent reports.
It was previously reported that Filipino-Mexican UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste was arrested on the charge of domestic battery at the weekend but none of the reports made mention about her boyfriend Praveen Chandra being nabbed by authorities, too.
New reports say the couple were both arrested after a "domestic scuffle" inside their hotel room. None of the two, however, were badly hurt or sought hospital treatment.
Celeste, whose real name is Arianny Lopez, claimed she was choked and her arm squeezed by Chandra during an argument about text messages.
Chandra, meanwhile, told the police that Celeste kicked him in the face during a struggle for his cellphone which caused the area near his nose to swell.
Both Chandra, 26 and Celeste, 34, were released from the Clarke County Detention Center on unspecified bond.
A court hearing for the two is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Friday.
Stephany Stefanowitz (Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth)
Miss Quezon City Stephany Dianne D. Stefanowitz has been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2012 winner during the pageant's coronation night held at the SM Mall of Asia Centerstage in Pasay City on Sunday, May 27.
The 22-year-old freelance model and designer beat out 46 other contestants of the environment-driven beauty pageant, which is now on its 12th edition. She also received the award for the best in evening gown.
Stefanowitz will be representing the Philippines in the Miss Earth international finals on October 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Filipino-German beauty had competed in the Miss Philippines Earth pageant back in 2010. She made it to the Top 10 then.
Stephany Stefanowitz graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising from De La Salle College of St. Benilde
The coronation night of the 2012 Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant is currently being held at the Mall of Asia Centerstage in Pasay City.
From the 47 contestants, the Miss Philippines-Earth 2012 winner will be named tonight, as well as her runners-up. She will be representing the Philippines in the Miss Earth international finals later this year.
Check out the Miss Philippines Earth 2012 Results below:
Miss Philippines Earth 2012 - Miss Quezon City Stephany Stefanowitz Miss Philippines Water - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Philippines Air - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Philippines Fire - Miss Puerto Princesa City Thoreen Halvorsen Miss Philippines Eco Tourism - Miss Vigan City Mary Candice Ramos
Runners-up: Miss Negros Oriental Glenna Christina Duch Miss Fil-Belgium Roxanne Corluy Miss San Francisco, Cebu Princess Lieza Manzon Miss Indang, Cavite Jaydielou Dilidili Miss Muntinlupa City Kathleen Subijano
Special Awards Best In Swimsuit - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Best In Evening Gown - Miss Quezon City Stefany Stefanowitz Miss Photogenic-Ever Bilena - Miss Pagadian City Cristelt Gerona Miss Talent - Miss Marilao, Bulacan Aufelyn Zabalanoypistuff Miss Friendship - Miss Lucena City Jennifer Edytha Japor Miss Zenea Slimming and Body Sculpting - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Extraderm - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Pontefino Residences - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Gandang Ricky Reyes - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Redfox - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido noypistuff Best In Resort Wear - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Golden Sunset - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Beverly Hills 6750 - Miss Marilao, Bulacan Aufelyn Zabala Miss Prime Med - Miss Puerto Princesa City Thoreen Halvorsen Miss New Placenta - Miss Kawit, Cavite Reveleen Carandang Miss Pontefino Hotel - Miss Batangas City Queenie Uy
