New Images From The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Sony Pictures has released a fresh batch of promo images for superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

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Spidey himself and his new adversary Electro feature heavily in the new stills - with fans getting their best look yet at Jamie Foxx's supervillain.

Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy is seen in one picture with her real-life BF Andrew Garfield (who plays Spidey/Peter Parker) - while Dane DeHaan's Harry Osborn is pictured with him in another snap.

Paul Giamatti's Rhino is also shown at the wheel of a big truck in one image.

It was recently confirmed that the current Spider-Man would be getting a third and fourth instalment in the coming years.

Holly Valance 'Five Months Pregnant'

It has been revealed it an Australian court thatHolly Valance is five months pregnant with her first child.

 

According to The Mirror, the former Neighbours star tried to stop an Aussie mag from publishing images of her growing baby bump after she was snapped on a yacht in Italy earlier this month with hubby, Nick Candy.

 

It is thought that the images were recalled by a London photo agency, but the publication still made the decision to print them.

 

A judge refused to grant an injunction against Woman's Day, telling Valance - now known as Holly Candy - that it would be "futile" after 27,870 advance copies had already been sent to subscribers and thousands more to stores Down Under.

 

Justice Michael Pembroke explained: "On the evidence before me this afternoon, over 100,000 copies of the magazine will be distributed. It is impossible to see how any of them could be prevented from being read and disseminated.

 

"If the objective of the plaintiff is to protect her own opportunity to reveal the fact of her pregnancy at a time of her choosing, then that opportunity has been lost by the events which have occurred."

 

He added: "I make it quite clear that the conduct of the defendant [Bauer Media Limited] is disdainful. At a final hearing, the plaintiff may, in due course, be entitled to recover substantial damages for breach of confidence."

 

Holly's agent has since refused to comment on the reports. 

Kylie Jenner Dating Justin Bieber's Pal Lil Twist?

Kylie Jenner has stepped out with rapper Lil Twist, fuelling rumours that the pair are dating.

According to The Daily Mail, Kim Kardashian's younger sister was seen with Twist as they went for a cinema date in Calabasas, California.

The newspaper noted that the pair looked 'upbeat and in good spirits', with Jenner chatting away to Justin Bieber's pal as they headed for their movie date.

Jenner previously denied reports suggesting she was dating the 20-year old musician, tweeting: "Why am I dating every male I hang out with I don’t understand.

"Media always making it seem like I’m dating everyone I’m seen with.. Makes no sense to me. Don’t listen to everything u see, people."

Kylie has also been romantically linked to Will Smith's son Jaden - with the actor dismissing claims that they were dating, calling Jenner a "really good friend."

Jaden also spent the Fourth of July with Jenner and her family, with the 15-year old socialite later taking to Twitter to write: "Amazing fourth. Couldn't be more thankful for the people around me x."

Jennifer Aniston In 'No Rush' To Get Married

Jennifer Aniston has dismissed reports that her wedding to fiancé Justin Theroux has been cancelled, saying that the pair just haven't had time to set a date yet.

Speaking to E! News, Jen dispelled rumours that the couple had called off their nuptials, saying:

"We just want to do it when it's perfect, and we're not rushed, and no-one is rushing from a job or rushing to a job.

"And, you know, we already feel married, we have yet to set any dates."

The pair, who reportedly moved into a new Bel Air mansion last month, were rumoured to have been arguing about where to be based - but the 44-year-old former Friends star has dismissed the idea of any upset, saying:

"There have been no cancelled weddings. There have been no postponed weddings. There have been no arguments about where to get married. Just clearing all that up."

'The Wolverine' leads box office pack

LOS ANGELES — "The Wolverine" leapt to the top of the box office in its opening weekend, overtaking horror flick "The Conjuring," industry estimates showed Sunday.

Starring Hugh Jackman as a clawed mutant, the sixth installment of the X-Men franchise took in $55 million, tracker Exhibitor Relations reported.

"The Conjuring," starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in a drama about paranormal investigators, scared up an estimated $22 million on its second weekend.

Dropping a notch to third place was "Despicable Me 2," with Steve Carell as a villain-turned doting father, which made $16 million.

Behind it came "Turbo," a computer-animated comedy about a speed loving snail, which took in $13.3 million its second weekend in theaters.

"Grown Ups 2," about a summer reunion of middle-aged men, starring comedians Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, was in fifth place with a weekend return of $11.5 million.

Action comedy "Red 2" was sixth, with a $9.4 million take on its second weekend in theaters. The sequel stars Bruce Willis, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren in a hunt for a missing nuclear device.

"Pacific Rim" and its Godzilla-like monsters slipped to seventh place, with $7.5 million, while "The Heat" with Sandra Bullock clung to eighth at $6.8 million in its fifth weekend in theaters.

Supernatural flick "R.I.P.D," about a police force in the afterlife, was ninth at $5.8 million.

"Fruitvale Station," a prize-winning drama about the last day in the life of a young black man killed by a police officer at Oakland, California metro station, delivered a box office surprise.

It jumped to 10th place from 17th, making $4.6 million in its third weekend in theaters.

Daddy cool! Hugh Jackman looks rugged as he treats his wife and children to an ice cream during family day out

He's had a hectic few weeks as he promotes new blockbuster film Wolverine.

But Hugh Jackman proved just where his priorities lie on Friday as he took a day off to spend with wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their children Ava and Oscar.

The doting dad took time out from his busy schedule to wander around East Hampton in New York where he bought his family some ice cream.

Getting away from the rigmarole of the promo circuit, the actor seemed keen to just completely relax and do the type of thing that every family does on a sunny day.

Instantly recognisable thanks to his rugged beard, Hugh, 44, wore Khaki cargo shorts and a casual white jersey as he wandered around, sticking close to adopted son Oscar.

Tasty treat: The star picked up some ice cream for wife Deborra and children Oscar and Ava, although he resisted

His actress wife, 57, followed closely behind, holding the hand of the couple's young daughter Ava, who bounded along beside her.

And although they attracted attention from passes by, the star seemed oblivious, only concentrating on having a good day out with his nearest and dearest.

He kept a affectionate arm on his son's shoulder as they walked across the road, proving what a protective father he is.

The family then stopped off at an ice cream shop to pick up some tasty treats, but although Deborra and the children tucked in Hugh was able to resist.

Just the day before the actor was in NYC to promote the new X Men spin-off film, looking dapper in a grey suit on the Jimmy Fallon show.

Hugh's latest film, due out on Friday, follows X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which was released in 2009 and despite dividing critics still made an impressive $374 million at the worldwide box office.

The next installment of the franchise will be X Men: Days of Future Past, which will be released next year.

Hugh has described Wolverine as a 'career defining role' saying: 'It may be the strongest of all the roles I've played.'

 Staying in character: Hugh Jackman sported his Wolverine beard for an appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday in New York

Now there's another baby George… at Downton: Lady Mary Crawley pictured cradling newborn son days after Baby Cambridge's arrival

·  Last season of the hit show ended with Matthew Crawley dying in a car crash

·  Fictional newborn was named George- apparently after King George V- when filming started months ago

Just as one aristocratic baby George arrives, along comes another.

In the latest preview shots from hit costume drama Downton Abbey, Lady Mary Crawley proudly clutches her newborn son.

The last time fans of the show saw her during last year’s Christmas special, the character – played by Michelle Dockery -  had just given birth and the youngster had yet to be named.

The series ended with her husband Matthew dying in a car crash, leaving the newborn fatherless.

As filming on the new series started months ago, ITV clearly named the fictional baby George first - apparently after King George V.

The photo will also set off wild speculation of a new romance among Downton Abbey’s many fans.

Posing with his daughter Sybil, Lady Mary’s brother-in-law Tom Branson – played by Allen Leech - also lost his spouse in the last series.

His wife – also called Sybil – died during childbirth.

Now two of the show’s key protagonists have been left as bereaved parents, it seems they may be on the cusp of forming a new relationship.

Bad break! Frank Ocean cancels the rest of his Australian tour after tearing vocal cords

Frank Ocean is canceling his sold out Australian tour after only one show because of a tear on his vocal cords.

Live Nation posted on its Facebook page early Friday that the Grammy winner was ordered by doctors to rest his voice after performing in Melbourne's Festival Hall on Thursday night.

The 25-year old's representative confirmed the painful injury and cancellation of the tour's three remaining shows.

Because of his busy calendar Live Nation said the R&B singer would not be able to reschedule the Australian dates but all of the tickets will be refunded.

The 6ft singer was set to perform Friday at Festival Hall and in Sydney's Hordern Pavillion on Monday and Tuesday.

Ocean won two Grammy Awards this year, including Best Urban Contemporary Album for Channel ORANGE.

Chris Brown, 23, refused to join in a standing ovation as Ocean took the stage to receive that award that night. 

The openly gay rapper also shared another gong for Best Rap/Song Collaboration award for No Church in the Wild with Kanye West and Jay-Z, taken from their album Watch the Throne.

Broadway's Lea Michele Releases a Statement After the Death of Her Boyfriend, Glee's Cory Monteith

Broadway and Glee star Lea Michele has released a statement through her press representatives following the death of her co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith, according to People. Michele and Monteith had been dating for over a year.

Monteith died last weekend at the age of thirty-one due to a tragic accident caused by a mixture of drugs and alcohol. His body was found in his Vancouver hotel room. Earlier this year, Monteith had voluntarily checked into a month-long treatment program for substance abuse.

Michele's statement, originally obtained by People, reads in part, "Lea is deeply grateful for all the love and support she's received from family, friends, and fans. Since Cory's passing, Lea has been grieving alongside his family and making appropriate arrangements with them…We continue to ask the media to respect the privacy of Lea and Cory's family."

The Good Wives: Famous women who've stood by their men despite a scandal

Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner

It called The Dirty posted allegations from an anonymous woman who said she had an Internet relationship with him for months beginning in July 2012. Through a second round of scandal, Huma is sticking by her man. "I had to make that same decision for myself, for my son, for our family. And I know in my heart that I made the right one," Abedin wrote in an essay for Harper's Bazaar. She's seen here when her husband was sworn into Congress on Jan 5, 2011 (l.), when the first round of lewd texts broke (c.) and for a second time standing by her husband's side in 2013 (r.).

Danica McKellar stars in music video: Child stars - Where are they now?

Danica McKellar

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like now ... Winnie Cooper is all grown up -- and donning sexy outfits in a music video. "The Wonder Years" star Danica McKellar was spotted on set of Avril Lavigne's newest music video on July 25, 2013. Donning fishnet tights and a crop-top, McKellar showed off her killer abs and her edgy side.

DEBBIE ROWE To Testify About MJ's Shocking Drug Use

Debbie Rowe will testify in the Michael Jackson wrongful death case that MJ was a SECRET, hardcore drug addict for decades -- testimony that could severely damage the Jackson's case.

Sources connected with the trial tell TMZ ... Rowe will be called by AEG Live Tuesday or Wednesday ... and she'll testify that in the '80s and '90s ... she knew Michael was abusing some prescription meds, but had no idea his habit was so out of control.

We're told Rowe will point the finger at her former boss, MJ's go-to doc, Arnie Klein.  Rowe will testify she learned after the fact that Klein had a standing order ... when Michael came to the office he should be injected with Demerol and Vistaril (which makes the Demerol stronger).  

Rowe will say Michael kept the extent of his drug abuse a secret from her -- something that will clearly help AEG, because the company is arguing it had no reason to know Michael was a drug abuser.

Rowe will say she saw Michael on TMZ coming out of Klein's office days before he died -- looking totally out of it.  We're told she will say she called Klein after Michael died and said, "What the f**k did you give him?  He's dead and it's your fault."  She then hung up on him.

Rowe's testimony will further help AEG because she'll say she had no idea Michael was secretly going to surgical offices specifically for the purpose of getting high and going to sleep.

She'll also say she's the only person in Michael's world who could control him -- that she's the only one (including Michael's family) who would say "NO."

The testimony could be critical.  If the jury believes Michael could hide his hardcore drug use, AEG would have no reason to sound an alarm or take preventative action.

Smooches: Jay Z Surprises Beyonce With An Onstage Kiss in Philadelphia

As if we needed another reminder that Beyonce and Jay Z are the cutest couple in the music industry (and the universe, probably), a fan video of the lovebirds has surfaced.

During each and every show on the Mrs. Carter Show world tour, Queen B takes a few minutes to thank her backup singers, dancers and crew. On Thursday, Beyonce got quite the surprise from her hubby while doing her round of thanks at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Of course, Beyonce’s own photographer was there to capture the adorable moment -- she later posted the pictures on Tumblr.

“Did I really surprise you? Here’s a hug and a kiss.”

“Thanks Jay. Now let me get back to my world tour.”

Ben Foster in Talks to Play Lance Armstrong

See the resemblance? Ben Foster is reportedly in talks to play Lance Armstrong in a biopic directed by Stephen Frears. The movie is being written byJohn Hodge.

Foster stars in the upcoming Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Kill Your Darlings andLone Survivor. He also recently replaced Shia LaBeouf in a Broadway production of Orphans after LaBeouf famously trashed the production.

In other Lance Armstrong news, a documentary about the fallen hero has just beenpicked up for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. Documentarian Alex Gibneyfollowed Armstrong since his 2009 return to the Tour de France, through a federal criminal investigation, an investigation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and his admission to taking performance-enhancing drugs.

What was intended to be the documentation of an historic comeback turned into a front row ticket to watch the complete collapse of a one-time legend. It will be called The Armstrong Lie. The documentary apparently includes interviews with Armstrong's former teammates, doctors, professionals and Armstrong himself.

"On this long-distance ride, full of unpredictable twists and turns, I learned a lot about one spectacular sport – cycling – as well as the ethic of winning at all costs that pervades most sports and society-at-large," Gibney said of making the documentary.

Gibney previously won an Academy Award for Taxi to the Dark Side. He also recently released We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks. The Armstrong Lieis set to come out this year.

Xavier Dolan film to compete at Venice Film Fest

Canadian director Xavier Dolan will unveil his latest film alongside new work by Stephen Frears, Terry Gilliam, Errol Morris and Hayao Miyazaki at the 2013 Venice Film Festival.

Organizers unveiled in Rome today the lineup for the upcoming 70th edition, which runs Aug. 28-Sept. 7.

Young Quebec filmmaker Dolan's new drama Tom à la ferme will screen in competition for the festival's top prize, the Golden Lion. Based on a play by Michel-Marc Bouchard, Dolan's film tells the story of a gay man who attends the funeral of his lover, only to learn that no one knew of the deceased's sexuality nor their relationship.

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Altogether, 20 films will vie for the Golden Lion, including:

• Es-Stouh, directed by Merzak Allouache.
• L'Intrepido, directed by Gianni Amelio.
• Miss Violence, directed by Alexandros Avranas.
• Tracks, directed by John Curran.
• Via Castellana Bandiera, directed by Emma Dante.
• Child of God, directed by James Franco.
• Philomena, directed by Stephen Frears.
• La Jalousie, directed by Philippe Garrel.
• The Zero Theorem, directed by Terry Gilliam.
• Ana Arabia, directed by Amos Gitai.
• Under the Skin, directed by Jonathan Glazer.
• Joe, directed by David Gordon Green.
• Die Frau des Polizisten, directed by Philip Groning.
• Parkland, directed by Peter Landesman.
• Kaze Tachinu, directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
• The Unknown Known, directed by Errol Morris.
• Night Moves, directed by Kelly Reichardt.
• Sacro Gra, directed by Gianfranco Rosi.
• Jiaoyou (Stray Dogs), directed by Ming-Liang Tsai.

Famed director Bernardo Bertolucci will preside over this year's jurychoosing the Golden Lion.

The contenders are largely auteur films, with the list also including a surprising two non-fiction titles: Rosi's doc about the highway that circles Rome and Oscar-winner Morris' new film about Donald Rumsfeld, the former U.S. secretary of defense.

"Venice on paper takes more risks, for example, taking two documentaries in competition — a first by any festival — and organizing an auteur cinema to support and promote these films," festival director Alberto Barbera told a news conference in Rome.

• George Clooney, Sandra Bullock space drama to open Venice film fest

The Alfonso Cuaron space thriller Gravity, starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, was previously announced as the Venice opener. It will screen out of competition, along with films like:

• The Armstrong Lie, American documentarian Alex Gibney's film about disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.
• Yurusarezaru Mono, a Japanese samurai remake of Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven that stars Ken Wantanabe.
• Locke, a 90-minute, director-screenwriter Steven Knight's real-time thriller starring Tom Hardy.
• The Canyons, Paul Schrader's erotic thriller, written by Bret Easton Ellis and starring Lindsay Lohan.
• Palo Alto, a screen adaptation of actor Franco's short stories directed by Gia Coppola, granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola.
• Aningaaq, a new film from Mexican filmmaker Jonas Cuaron, who also co-wrote the screenplay for opener Gravity with his father, Alfonso.

Overall, the festival will screen more than 50 new feature films from more than 30 countries and the majority of which will be world premieres. The film programs also include sections focusing on new trends in filmmaking, shorts and restored classics.

Showbiz Analysis with Lana Wood

Lana Wood landed her first major acting role at the age of 8, when she was cast as the younger version of her sister Natalie Wood in the John Waynewestern, The Searchers. Her early career path had little to do with following her sister’s success and everything to do with growing up on the set with a sibling where acting and show business were simply a way of life. “That’s how I grew up, I was on sets all the time. I was in public school very very little. There was always a teacher on the set when Natalie was under age and still in school, so I would go to the studio school as well. It was just something that was,” said Wood. Whether it was familiarity or a little bit of genetic predisposition, Wood notes that acting “was simply a continuation of everything I had always known my entire life.”

Fascinatingly, Lana Wood would make her own unique mark in the industry, carving out a career that would veer away from the girl-next-door image her older sister had perfected. Instead, Wood lit up film and television screens for decades as the quintessential beautiful bad girl. From Peyton Place to 007, Lana Wood’s acting and voluptuous beauty threw her into roles she described as “marvelous fun.”

Perhaps her most iconic character, Bond girl Plenty O’Toole (Diamonds Are Forever), wasn’t without Wood’s own special touches. “I wanted to make her (Plenty) as innocent and sweet as humanly possible. I literally changed my voice and my speech pattern (for the role).”

While one might believe Lana Wood masterfully created her own bad-girl brand, Wood notes it wasn’t intentional. “It had to do with how I was perceived. I didn’t choose it,” she says, “I was typecast.”  Still, being repeatedly typecast means you’re doing something pretty convincing as an actor.

Today, Lana Wood juggles acting with her active role as a grandmother. Her sister Natalie’s tragic death in 1981 still weighs heavy, but Lana is quick to share the heartfelt and fascinating tales of their life together. While the backdrop in her life may have been Hollywood glamour, Wood’s warmth and outgoing personality prove that playing a great bad girl has always been just an act.

Listen to my interview with Lana Wood here or on iTunes.

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, author, humorist and entertainment analyst. The host of the showbiz podcast Whine At 9, Nancy digs a little deeper as she chats with fascinating celebrities and industry insiders. Her book College Bound and Gagged: How to Help Your Kid Get into a Great College Without Losing Your Savings, Your Relationship, or Your Mind can be seen in the feature film Admission starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd.

Rosamund Pike to Star in Gone Girl Movie Adaptation

The Gone Girl is here. British actress Rosamund Pike has been cast as the lead character in the upcoming movie adaptation of Gillian Flynn‘s bestseller, Gone Girl, the Hollywood Reporter reports.

Pike, 34, nabbed the role over several better-known actresses who were reportedly considered for the part, including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Emily Blunt, and Olivia Wilde.

The actress will star opposite Ben Affleck in the film version of the thriller that follows a wife who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, and a husband who becomes the lead suspect in her disappearance.

Meanwhile, as production on the David Fincher-directed film moves forward, Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry have been named as possible actors for supporting roles, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Reese Witherspoon will serve as a producer.

So who is Rosamund Pike, anyway? The blonde actress recently costarred withTom Cruise in Jack Reacher, and will grace the screen alongside Martin Freeman, Simon Pegg, and Pierce Brosnan in the August action flick The World’s End.

But she’s perhaps best-known for playing Jane Bennet in the 2005 adaptation ofPride & Prejudice.

Gone Girl was one of the bestselling books of 2012. The New York Times called it a “dazzling breakthrough,” and wrote that the story is “wily, mercurial, subtly layered and populated by characters so well imagined that they’re hard to part with.”