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Glee actress Lea Michele is taking on the beloved role of Dorothy in the upcoming animated feature Dorothy of Oz due in theaters in 2012. This version is a continuation of the original L. Frank Baum story written by the author’s grandson, Roger S. Baum. It brings Dorothy back to a Kansas that was shredded by the tornado; however the young girl soon finds herself zipped back to Oz again as it too has started to crumble. From the movie website:

In the story, Dorothy returns to Kansas to find it devastated by the tornado that had whisked her away to the magical Land of Oz. The home she had been so desperate to return to is no longer; the townspeople, with nowhere to turn, are packing up and moving out. However, before Dorothy can even begin to react to or resist this change, she is transported back to Oz by equally magical methods as her first trip. Oz is in trouble, and the people there need her help: Dorothy’s old friends – the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion – have disappeared and the land is in a state of decay. As Dorothy journeys to find her friends, she encounters a number of new companions and problems, including a man made of marshmallows who cant think for himself, a china doll princess whose bossiness is a cover for her fragility, and a tugboat with as many personalities as he has pieces. Dorothy must help this odd group band together against a wicked new villan – a Jester who thinks all of Oz should be under his own control.

The initial images of this are fantastic; with original songs and old and new characters voiced by talented actors Kelsey Grammer, (Tin Man) Martin Short, (Jester) Dan Aykroyd, (Scarecrow) Jim Belushi, (Cowardly Lion) Hugh Dancy, (Marshall Mallow) Patrick Stewart, (Tugg Boat) and Oliver Platt (Wiser the Owl.) Lea is in great company.

I always loved the original  series so I’d look forward to seeing what they do with this. I can’t wait to hear Michele give voice to Dorothy – she should be terrific.

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Glee returns Tuesday, November 9th with a brand new episode “Never Been Kissed.” This is the episode we finally meet Blaine (Darren Criss) the out and proud student of the Dalton Academy Warblers who becomes sort of a mentor to Kurt (Chris Colfer) and is Kurt’s possible love interest creator Ryan Murphy has been teasing us with all year long. Puck (Mark Salling) returns and becomes friends with Artie (Kevin McHale) as both want to get their girls back: Quinn (Dianna Agron) and Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz.) Charice also pops up again. Here is the official synopsis:

After Finn (Cory Monteith) and Sam (Chord Overstreet) find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee club members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Beiste (Dot Jones) gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do.

A number of preview clips of the episode are below, including Criss’ version of Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream and a behind the scenes look at the Glee guys performing for Coach Beiste. Check it: Read more »

Grabbing the cover of another December 2010 magazine cover Emma Watson is gorgeous on Marie Claire (see Emma’s Vogue UK feature here.) Since it is a winter issue and the editors are out of ideas, the actress is again in icy white with dark eyeliner and pale lips. It’s not that I think she doesn’t looks fabulous, but c’mon – let’s have some originality and choose to make a statement. Emma has beautiful features and can pull off just about any look.

For the interview, Watson gives us the scoop on her radical short hair cut, her awesome friends at Brown and how she is similar to her Harry Potter character, Hermoine Granger:

On her stylish, pixie cut:
“I’ve wanted to do it since I was about 16, and when Harry Potter ended in June, I just needed a change. It was quite symbolic for me. It’s very short; it was buzzed at the back and on the sides. And it’s really liberating that I can walk out without thinking about it.”

On her “protective” friends at Brown:
“I found a great group of girlfriends… Brown has a real sense of community, and people are very protective of me. They really look out for me; they want me to feel like I’m part of it. I threw my 20th birthday party at Brown, and I didn’t even have to say to anyone not to put pictures on Facebook. Not a single picture went up. That was when I knew I’d found a solid group of friends, and I felt like I belonged.”

On playing Harry Potter’s pal Hermione:
“Playing Hermione just came so naturally; I had a real affinity for her. I felt like I knew exactly who she was. Like me, she’s very loyal and determined, she’s very intelligent, and she has a lot of guy friends, as I do. Her eagerness to please and to have the right answer is definitely like me. I’m a perfectionist, so my bossiness definitely comes out.”

Emma will be doing a lot more press as the release for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 gets closer to release on November 19th.

Check out more photos from her shoot below: Read more »

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 is getting so close! Warner Bros. has released a new clip from the movie featuring Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Ron (Rupert Grint) as Harry tries to leave behind his closest friends behind so no one else gets hurt.

Part one of the final films is out November 19th.

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The Vampire Diaries is all new tonight with episode 8: “Rose.” In this and next week’s show “Katerina,” we begin to learn more about the evil Katherine and the two vampires that kidnapped Elena in “Masquerade.” Here is the official synopsis of “Rose:”

AN ANCIENT PRESENCE IN MYSTIC FALLS — Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) come to Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information about people, vampires and events in the distant past. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) helps Bonnie (Katerina Graham) after she casts a difficult and exhausting spell, and Caroline (Candice Accola) does what she can to make things easier for Tyler (Michael Trevino). Finally, Stefan and Damon reach a new understanding.

Lots more stills and the video previews are below: Read more »

Country star Taylor Swift rocked the dance floor with a powerful of “Mine”, the lead single of her new album titled “Speak Now”, on Dancing With The Stars results show on Tuesday (November 2)- watch video below.

The 20 year-old played a bejeweled guitar while singing “Mine”. The music was accompanied by spectacular performances by two couples of fantastic professional ballroom dancers, Dmitry Chaplin and Chelsie Hightower, and Tony Dovolani and Lacey Schwimmer.

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Actress/singer Demi Lovato, who recently completely deleted her Twitter account, decided to cancel her upcoming tour appearances with the Jonas Brothers and finally take care of herself as she has checked into a treatment center for emotional and physical issues.

Demi Lovato: “Bullying Is A Very Serious Thing”

Demi’s rep says in a statement: “Demi Lovato left her tour early this weekend in order to seek medical treatment for emotional and physical issues she has dealt with for some time. Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help. She is doing just that. [Demi] regrets not being able to finish her tour, but is looking forward to getting back to work in the near future.”

Demi Lovato Anti-Bullying Public Service Announcement

The 18 year-old does not have a problem with drug, but apparently she has been silently struggling for a long time for being bullied. Demi, who is rumored to be cutting herself as a result of her internal struggles, told Ellen DeGeneres she was bullied so badly in the 7th grade that she had to be home schooled.

Demi Lovato Continues To Cut Herself (Photos!)

Demi always felt her successful acting career made her a target of mean bullies, who said and did everything to make her feel even worse. Sources revealed that a recent argument with a female member of her tour was the catalyst for her to finally seek treatment.

It’s really not easy to grow up with so much pressure on your shoulders. People can be really mean when they have no idea who you are and certain words are too hurtful to hear. People do not even realize how much damage words can cause to the target of mean jokes.

HEART Demi!! Take care of yourself and get well soon!! Your friends, family and real fans will always love you and that is all that really matters.

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AnnaSophia Robb’s upcoming film Soul Surfer, has just had a new photo released of her and her onscreen parents, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt. The actress is portraying teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm from a vicious shark attack but still forges ahead competing and winning in the sport she loves, surfing.

This film seems like it was shot a long time ago (although it was only this past winter.) Shot on location in Hawaii (see more photos here) the movie is getting released in time for spring break: April 15, 2011.

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Alex Pettyfer is joining the currently filming sci-fi thriller Now with Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake. The movie (formerly known as I’m. mortal) is directed by Andrew Nicol and is shooting scenes in Los Angeles. The synopsis:

Now revolves around a futuristic world in which the aging gene is shut off in a person when they reach the age of 25. Individuals must thereafter purchase units of time and are genetically engineered to die once they run out. Justin Timberlake plays the film’s protagonist, a rebellious man who is falsely accused of murdering a wealthy individual and stealing his time. Amanda Seyfried also stars in the pic as a gorgeous rich girl who is taken hostage by Timberlake’s character and must go on the run with him to avoid the authorities (whose ranks include an officer played by Cillian Murphy).

Along with the Pettyfer, Matt Bomer of cable channel USA’s crime drama White Collar has been an announced addition to the stellar cast.

Pettyfer has Beastly with Vanessa Hudgens and I Am Number Four with Dianna Agron heading for release in 2011. Now is scheduled for release in 2012.

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Taylor Swift is a marketing executive’s dream come true. Everything she puts her name to turns into a mega-seller – just like her latest album, Speak Now. The 20 year old country singer is set to launch a scent collection in 2011 and hopes are it will turn out to be as successful as her sundress line with L.E.I. or her greeting card line. Said Swift:

“I have always loved how fragrance can shape a memory the way certain scents remind you of events and people that are imprinted in your thoughts,” Taylor said in a statement. “Lately I’ve been having fun experimenting with combining some of my favorite scents, so I’m really excited about working with Elizabeth Arden to develop my own unique fragrance.”

Taylor is just one of many musicians who offer a fragrance bearing their name. Justin Bieber recently announced his entry into the perfume biz, as did Lady Gaga. Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani and Fergie are just a few other musical celebs with a signature scent for sale.

What do you think?

Too much Taylor? Or never enough?