Jennifer Hudson wants to guest star on Glee. The Oscar-winning actress is a huge fan of the high school musical TV show and would love to follow in Gwyneth Paltrow’s footsteps and make a cameo appearance as a substitute teacher.
Sam Worthington surprised by Clash of the Titans sequel
Sam Worthington is “surprised” Clash of the Titans got a sequel. The Australian actor — who played the role of Perseus in the much maligned 2010 remake — is glad the original film got criticized as it means a follow-up doesn’t have to stick to the same storyline.
BBC’s BAFTA coverage dazzles 5.3m
Live coverage of the British Academy Film Awards was watched by more than 5m viewers on Sunday evening, but Dancing On Ice continued to own primetime, the latest audience data has revealed.
The King’s Speech triumphs at BAFTAs
The King’s Speech has dominated the 2011 BAFTAs, taking home seven awards at ceremony in London.
Amanda Peet signs up for “Bent”
Amanda Peet has signed up to star in new NBC comedy pilot Bent. TV Line reports that the project, from former Scrubs producer Tad Quill, will focus on a newly-divorced single mother (Peet) who finds herself attracted to her new contractor.
Rachel Bilson nothing like character in new movie
Rachel Bilson insists she’s nothing like her character in new movie Waiting For Forever. The film revolves around an actress named Emma who re-evaluates her life following the cancellation of a TV show on which she starred.
Cory Monteith: Glee is a challenge
Cory Monteith finds working on Glee challenging. The 28-year-old actor — who plays Finn in the TV musical drama series — had limited song and dance experience compared with his costars when he joined the show, which he admits was daunting.
Camilla Luddington to play Kate Middleton in movie
British actress Camilla Luddington is set to play Kate Middleton in a movie! Camilla will star in William and Kate, the Lifetime original movie based on Prince William and his bride-to-be’s whirlwind romance.
American Idol makes Jennifer Aniston excited
Jennifer Aniston has been busy watching the new season of American Idol! The former Friends actress says the positive attitudes of the new panel — Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler — reflected her own approach to life having reached her 40s.
Priyanka Chopra: Playing 40s was the toughest
From a 21-year-old to a 65-year-old, Priyanka Chopra portrays almost every crucial stage in a woman’s life in her new thriller “7 Saat Khoon Maaf”. But she says stepping into the shoes of a 40-plus character was the toughest as she couldn’t connect to the age group.
Bappi Lahiri to make acting debut on TV
Composer Bappi Lahiri is excited about his acting debut on the small screen in Disney’s new show “Ishaan”. “I liked the idea, the script and also the fact that this was not just for singing but Disney offered me a chance to act as well. So I decided to take it up because I have never acted in a show,” Lahiri told IANS.
Niecy Nash’s wedding to Jay Tucker will be televised
Niecy Nash — who revealed in September she’s engaged to Jay Tucker — announced Monday that the TLC network will air a two-hour special documenting her late-May wedding to the electrical engineer.
Elizabeth Reaser: Kristen Stewart takes on new dimension in Breaking Dawn
Kristen Stewart has taken on a whole new dimension in the upcoming Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn. Elizabeth Reaser, who plays the mother figure of the Cullen family of vampires, says she has been shocked by her young co-stars transformation while filming the two Breaking Dawn episodes in Louisiana.
Ryan Seacrest is waiting to hear from Simon Cowell
Ryan Seacrest is waiting for Simon Cowell to call him about American X Factor. The American Idol host says Cowell will ring up him up to gloat when his new US X Factor is a ratings winner. Seacrest, 36, recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and spoke about Cowell’s upcoming project.
Lisa Rinna replacing Regis Philbin on Live?
Lisa Rinna could very well be replacing Regis Philbin on Live. Sources say Lisa is the hot favorite to join Kelly Ripa in front of the camera when Regis retires later this year.