Mariah Carey still in talks for American Idol

Mariah Carey is still in negotiations to become an American Idol judge! According to E! News, the Touch My Body diva — who’s married to America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon — thinks joining the TV talent show will be great for her career.

Michael J. Fox signs up to play lawyer on The Good Wife

Michael J. Fox (49) is returning to TV! The Hollywood actor — who after announcing his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in 1998 has primarily focused on advocating for finding a cure for the degenerative disorder — has signed on for a role on the CBS drama The Good Wife.

Jennifer Aniston’ new film “The Switch” has bombed at the box office!

The flick — which also stars Jason Bateman — landed at eighth place in its debut weekend, grossing just $8.1 million, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Scarlett Johansson for Girl With The Dragon Tattoo?

Scarlett Johansson is reportedly set to land the lead role in the upcoming remake of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. According to the New York Daily News, the actress auditioned for the role of Lisbeth Salander, a heavily-tattooed computer hacker with a penchant for body piercings, last week.

Angelina Jolie to play Marilyn Monroe?

Angelina Jolie (35) has been lined up to play Marilyn Monroe in a new film about the Hollywood bombshell. The actress will play the late legend in an adaptation of Andrew O’Hagan’s The Life And Opinions Of Maf The Dog, And Of His Friend Marilyn Monroe, the author revealed at the Edinburgh Book Festival Sunday.

Rooney Mara lands lead role in Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Rooney Mara’s career is about to explode! The actress, 25, will play Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Rosie O´Donnell returning to Drop Dead Diva

Rosie O’Donnell is returning to Drop Dead Diva! The funny woman will reprise her role as Judge Madeline Summers “in a very, very unusual way,” executive producer Josh Berman told TV Guide.

LA: Cinecon Classic Film Festival

A 5-day celebration of movies, specializing in rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era. It features screenings of over 30 classic films, celebrity guests and film book and movie memorabilia shows. Most films are screened in 35mm and silent films include live piano accompaniment.

When: Labor Day Weekend, Sept 2-6, 2010
Where: The Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, LA 90028; Banquet and film book & Memorabilia Shows are at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel.

Info: www.cinecon.org

Amy Adams lined up to play Janis Joplin on the big screen?

Amy Adams (35) is gonna be a rock star on the big screen! The Leap Year actress is reportedly in talks to play legendary musician Janis Joplin.

Julia Roberts wants only epic movies

Julia Roberts will only work on “epic” movies while her children are young.

Kelly Osbourne wants to play her mom Sharon in movie

Kelly Osbourne wants to play her mother in a film about her father. The presenter’s famous parent Sharon Osbourne is currently working on a biopic of her husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and Kelly is determined to land one of the lead roles — though she is concerned about the prospect of some of the scenes.

Selena Gomez quitting Wisards of Waverly Place

Selena Gomez is set to quit her role on US TV show Wizards of Waverly Place. The actress, who plays Alex Russo on the hit Disney Channel series, will leave the smash hit kids’ program when its fourth season ends.

Leonardo DiCaprio keen to direct

Leonardo DiCaprio wants to direct. The 35-year-old actor, who has been nominated for three Oscars in the last 16 years, confesses he is eager to move away from appearing in front of the camera and now wants to work behind it as a director.

Julia Roberts keen to team up with Kate Winslet

Julia Roberts wants to work with Kate Winslet.

Kylie Minogue to Kiss Girl — in Movie!

Kylie Minogue is going gay! The Aussie actress has signed up to play a heavily tattooed lesbian in new movie Jack and Diane.

Stephen Moyer talks sex!

Stephen Moyer claims his True Blood love scenes are more believable because he is engaged to his costar.