- Deborah Harry has given her blessing for Kirsten Dunst to play the Blondie frontwoman in an upcoming, Michel Gondry-directed Blondie biopic. Despite the message board protests to Dunsts casting, Harry insists Dunst is a “sweetie who is “probably capable” of filling her new-wave shoes. The film is still in pre-production.
- Its nice to know some of the U.S. budget might not going to the Iraq War: A few key members of the White House, namely deputy press Tony Fratto, downloaded copies of Radioheads In Rainbows.
- Strange collaboration alert: OutKasts Big Boi and actor/”rapper” Will Smith are teaming up to produce a new television comedy series called Uncle Rudy.
- Theres nothing overtly David Bowie-ish about Targets new Bowie-inspired clothing line, but were still totally purchasing the entire ensemble (except maybe Look 6).
- Just when it seemed like Across the Universe would be the first flop for the Beatles since, well, ever, it turns out teenage girls nationwide are now frantically texting one another to go see the semi-new musical, thanks to a soft spot for actress Evan Rachel Wood and Lennon/McCartney songs. The film finally appeared on the box office top ten this past week.
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