Box office Weekend Hits or Miss

NEW Jessica Alba's Not Planning Her Shotgun Wedding Yet


Jessica Alba left the gym on Friday wearing her Juicy coat, yet another cute cap (hats seem to be a staple for her these days) and carrying two purses.
Seems like she's not going to let a little baby bump get in the way of staying in shape. On the other hand, she is putting some plans for her personal life on hold until after the baby arrives.
Apparently, Jess wants to marry Cash, eventually, but doesn't want to be pregnant in her wedding dress.
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, the new Judd Apatow-John C. Reilly comedy about the life and times of a machete-wielding Johnny Cash type, seemed sure to die a quick death after selling only $4.1 million worth of opening-weekend tickets, per studio estimates compiled Sunday by Exhibitor Relations.

It was cowritten and produced by the red-hot Apatow (Knocked Up, Superbad). It was fronted by the reliable Reilly (Chicago, Talledega Nights). It was heavily promoted, right down to a seven-date, Reilly-fronted Dewey Cox tour.

And it was...ignored.

"It is horrible," Exhibitor Relations' Jeff Bock said Sunday, agreeing that the film's eighth-place debut and $1,547 per-screen average was just not good. "Parody is a tough sell, but even The Comebacks opened stronger than this one."

"John C. Reilly is probably one of the best sidekicks in Hollywood," Bock said. "But there's a big difference in being a prime-time player."
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Nicolas Cage, meanwhile, enjoyed his second big hit of the year and, if estimates hold, the biggest box-office weekend of his career, with National Treasure: Book of Secrets hauling in $45.5 million to lead the holiday competition.

Cage, meanwhile, proved he can still move the merchandise, provided he steers clear of Wicker Man bear suits. Book of Secrets, the sequel to 2004's original National Treasure, comes 10 months after Ghost Rider reestablished Cage's good box-office name.

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Among the other major releases, the Tim Burton-Johnny Depp musical Sweeney Todd (fifth place) pulled in a respectable $9.4 million at 1,249 theaters.

The political comedy Charlie Wilson's War ($9.6 million at 2,575 theaters) and the romantic comedy P.S. I Love You ($6.5 million at 2,454 theaters), which debuted in fourth and sixth place, respectively, did as expected—not a whole lot, despite Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts lending their names to Charlie Wilson's and Hilary Swank lending hers to P.S.

Juno, in its third weekend, the teen-pregnancy comedy moved into the top 10 ($3.4 million; $6.4 million overall), despite playing at only 264 theaters.

Here's a recap of the top-grossing weekend films based on Friday-Sunday estimates compiled by Exhibitor Relations:

1. National Treasure: Book of Secrets, $45.5 million

2. I Am Legend, $34.2 million

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks, $29 million

4. Charlie Wilson's War, $9.6 million

5. Sweeney Todd, $9.4 million

6. P.S. I Love You, $6.5 million

7. Enchanted, $4.2 million

8. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, $4.1 million

9. The Golden Compass, $4 million

10. Juno, $3.4 million

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Avril Lavigne Fun Facts:
1)Avril Lavigne learned how to use a Weedwacker at age 12 and earned $15 a yard as a lawn landcaper.

2) Avril Lavigne earned Most Valuable Player honors two years in a row as the right-wing on a Napanee, Ontario hockey team. She once beat up a goalie and said of the experience, "It was awesome!"

3) On Avril Lavigne's wedding day, her chauffeur drove her to the wrong California estate, where another wedding was being held. Thankfully, the driver of her vintage Rolls Royce quickly found the right location.

4) Though her style sense has changed since her early career, Avril Lavigne still loves to wear black nail polish – especially on her fingernails. "I'll use the Wet 'n Wild black polish. But normally I like to get somebody to do my nails," she told she tells In Style.

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NEW Katherine Heigl & Josh Kelley Married In Snowy Utah!

"After a whirlwind 2007, Katherine Heigl topped it off with a December 23 wedding to her fiance, musician Josh Kelley. We've been following the lead up to this anticipated winter wedding, and it sounds like everything went off without a hitch today. Katherine walked down the aisle to a song written by Josh and they exchanged their vows (written themselves) in a tent outside the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah.

Her BFF/bridesman, T.R. Knight told People that the 30 minute ceremony was "incredible and beautiful." Other Grey's faces included Sandra Oh and fellow newlywed Kate Walsh. We can't wait to see photos from the gorgeous event. Congrats to the happy couple!"
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Special Rihanna Performance Airs 12/25!Rihanna's
MSN Control Room performance will be airing on 12/25 on MyNetworkTV at 8/7c.
Check local listings for channel.
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← Don't they make a cute couple?
In numerous interviews, Rihanna has noted the consuming effect her career has had on her personal life. Recent rumors hinted at a romance between Rihanna and Shia LaBoeuf, but the singer has denied the relationship, insisting they are merely friends.











On Wednesday, ABC announced that it was moving its final new episode of Grey's Anatomy from Jan. 3 to Jan. 10.

ABC's switcheroo came after it opted to move the premiere of Cashmere Mafia to Jan. 6, where it will instead air after the last original episode of Desperate Housewives. The new Brothers & Sisters that would have aired Jan. 6 will now be on Jan. 15.

Lost, bless its little eight-episode heart, still premieres Jan. 31 in its—what else?—new Thursday-at-10 p.m. timeslot.
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Love Lives of Grey's Anatomy Stars!

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley

Newlywed Heigl tells Us the secret to their relationship is "laughter and communication, that's what really works for Josh and I." The pair met in 2005 on the set of his music video, "Only You."













Patrick and Jillian Dempsey

Dr. McDreamy met his wife, a hair stylist-turned-make-up artist, in 1994 after visiting her salon for a trim. "She's very supportive and allows me to live a really good life," he said. The couple, who have been married for eight years, have twins Darby Galen and Sullivan Patrick, 10 months, and a daughter, Tallulah, 5.











Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery

"He's so electric," Pompeo has gushed of Ivery, a music producer, whom she wed in a secret ceremony at New York's City Hall November 9.













Justin and Keisha Chambers

Parents to five children (Isabella, 10; twins Mya and Kaila, 8; Eva, 6 and Jackson, 5), Chambers calls his wife of 14 years, "the rock of the whole family."














Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart

Dr. McSteamy, indeed! "When he's half dressed with jeans but no shirt, that's when he's hottest to me!" Gayheart has said of her husband of three years.
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Stars' Hot Engagement Rings!

Jennifer Love Hewitt
Size: Approximately 1.5 carats
Setting: Round solitaire diamond with floral diamonds set in platinum
Estimated value: $45,000
Bling details: Hewitt, 28, said yes when Scottish actor Ross McCall, 31, presented her with this antique family gem in November. "She's very girlie," Lane says.
"A vintage ring is perfect!"








Katherine Heigl
Size: 3 carats
Setting: Pear-shaped diamond flanked by pave diamonds
Bling details: Designed by jeweler Ryan Ryan, the sparkler has sentimental value. Half of the platinum band is from her mother's own engagement ring.







Salma Hayek
Size: Approximately 5-plus carats
Setting: Oval-cut diamond with trillions set in platinum
Estimated value: $200,000
Bling details: "It's powerful," jeweler Neil Lane tells Us of the ring Hayek, 41, got from fiancé (and father of 3-month-old Valentina) François-Henri Pinault, 45.









Nicolette Sheridan
Size: Approximately 5 carats
Estimated value: $150,000
Bling details: In 2005, Sheridan sported an almost 3-carat gem from her ex, but traded up when old flame Michael Bolton proposed last year. A Sheridan pal tells Us the star borrowed a similar ring for the 2006 SAG Awards and bets 'she told Michael that is the ring she wanted."






Katharine McPhee
Size: Approximately 3-plus carats
Setting: Oval-cut yellow diamond with pink pavé diamonds set in platinum
Estimated value: $100,000
Bling details: The American Idol runner-up, 23, started showing off this classically cut colored stone from actor Nick Cokas, 42, in November.



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They have actually cancelled The 4400 and the Dead Zone unexpectedly, that fans are wondering whether there's the possibility of any special series-finale episodes or some sort of mini-series wrapups to make up for the abrupt, cancellations.

For those who don't know about the 4400, here is a short summary
In the pilot episode, what is originally thought to be a comet deposits a group of exactly 4400 people at Highland Beach, in the Cascade Range foothills near Mount Rainier, Washington. All of the 4400 disappeared at various times starting in 1946 in a beam of white light. After their return, none have aged, all are disoriented, and remember nothing between the time of their disappearance and their return. E!

Kelly and the Duffs Hang Out

Well, well: Kelly Osbourne and the Duffs hanging out? SPLASHNEWS.COM caught Kelly heading into the Waverly Inn with Haylie yesterday– with Hilary sneaking in afterwards to avoid the paps– and couldn’t help but wonder what they talk about.

I know there are some Kelly O. haters around, but one thing’s certainly true: she completely represents for all of the pale chicks out there.








Keri and Jennifer Do the Mommy Thing

SPLASH NEWS ONLINE.COM reports "Keri Russell and Jennifer Garner couldn’t look any colder, but at least they have their “mini hot water bottles” along with them to stay a little toastier– otherwise known as Violet and River. How cute– and practical."













Eva Mendes: "Teen Pregnancy Is an Epidemic"







Is Jamie Lynn Spears starting a new Hollywood trend of teen pregnancies? Eva Mendes thinks so!

At the unveiling of her new, nude, anti-fur PETA ad on Robertson Blvd. on Thursday, a covered up Eva was asked about Hollywood teen pregnancies -- and joked that it was an "epidemic," adding, "I hope I don't catch it."

At 33, Eva has nothing to worry about -- but Dakota Fanning and Abigal Breslin better be careful!
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'McDreamy' named 'Star Of '07'
Handsome leading man Patrick Dempsey - "Dr McDreamy" in television drama Grey's Anatomy - has been named People magazine's Star Of The Year after a stellar year, off and on screen.

"I'm just enjoying life more than I ever have ... I'm trying to enjoy the moment while it's here and to be able to provide for my family so that I can step away and enjoy raising them away from all this,"
Dempsey told the magazine.

The title of The Breakout went to actress Amy Adams, who starred alongside Dempsey in Enchanted, while Katherine Heigl, also in Grey's Anatomy and the hit comedy movie Knocked Up, was named America's New Sweetheart.

Matt Damon was named The Sexiest Hero and Johnny Depp Most Versatile Actor after moving from pirate ships to menace audiences as the serial-killing barber in Sweeney Todd.

A poll of readers decided on the most talked about star of the year and it came as no surprise - Britney Spears.

The fallen pop princess' stint in rehab, bizarre behaviour, and custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two young sons dominated tabloid headlines.

By contrast readers voted Ben Affleck as the Best Behaved Star of 2007, proving that he had matured into a model father and husband with wife Jennifer Garner and baby Violet.

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Josh Hartnett Fun Facts:

1) When Josh Hartnett turned 20 on The Virgin Suicides set, director Sofia Coppola gave him a bottle of wine from her father Francis Ford Coppola's private cellar. On the label she wrote: "Congratulations Josh – teen idol no more."

2) Josh Hartnett turned down Superman Returns, which starred Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth. "I didn't really want to wear the tights," he joked on CBS’s The Early Show. "I didn't want to be branded for life."

3) Josh Hartnett auditioned six times for Dawson's Creek, but wasn't cast in the WB teen drama.

4) After helping his mom prepare dinner one night, Josh Hartnett became a vegetarian. "One day I was cutting up a chicken, and I hit a tumor with the knife," Hartnett told PETA. "There was pus and blood all over the place. That was enough for me."

5) Josh Hartnett and Blow Dry costar Rachael Leigh Cook went to high school together in St. Paul, Minn. "I remember thinking he was really cute," Cook, who was two years behind him at South High School, told PEOPLE.
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