Hugh Grant watched a ton of reality TV in preparation for his role playing a reality show judge in the film American Dreamz:

His other quotes reveal that he’s not just joking around, and pays attention to the reality shows.

Hugh Grant isn’t the only one who feels guilty but can’t look away. He sums up reality television well.

Here’s Grant with Drew Barrymore on the set of their film, “Music and Lyrics By.”

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We reported a week ago that Kate Beckinsale was originally in the running for Wonder Woman and that she is a better pick for the role than Lindsay Lohan. It looks like the producers agree, because Beckinsale is now said to be in talks for the role:

We hope Beckinsale gets the role, and that the film is action-packed and fun.

Here’s Beckinsale getting a pedicure in Santa Monica and Lohan walking to her car in Beverly Hills.

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Looks like Pamela Anderson is too old to play herself in an upcoming Baywatch movie - because Jessica Simpson has been cast in the leading role!

In a further blow to Anderson, producers want David Hasselhoff, 53, to reprise his role as Lt Mitch Buchannon.

Meanwhile Jessica may have lined up another role for herself by purchasing the screen rights to a Jackie Collins novel, Lovers and Players. It is said to be one of Jessica’s favorite books. We’re impressed that she reads.

A new 25-second teaser trailer announcing the release date of the Simpsons Movie was shown at the premiere of Ice Age: The Meltdown. It features Homer in a skintight Superman T-Shirt and announces the release date of the new movie as July 27, 2007. Only 15 more months!

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So Lindsay Lohan supposedly tried to turn on the charm with George Clooney at Bungalow 8 in NY and got dissed. This sounds overblown to us, but it could be true:

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Supposedly Lindsay introduced herself by saying “Hi! I’m Lindsay Lohan.” There’s nothing wrong with that, although the source seems to be making fun of her for it.

We think that Lindsay was just being friendly and that the exchange is misrepresented. She did show her ass to a bunch of kids this weekend, though, so you never know what that girl is thinking. Plus Clooney is always right, and the tabs would have picked up the story if he acted interested. Hell, he was a gentleman and the tabs will still pick up this story.

Here is Clooney on the set of his film Michael Clayton in NY on Saturday.

The movie ATL opened last night in Los Angeles. Will Smith was a guest at the premiere, but is not starring in the film, an urban coming of age drama about four friends trying to get out of the ghetto. ATL stars Tip “T.I.” Harris, Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton, Albert Daniels, Jackie Long, and Evan Ross.

It is loosely based on the filmmakers’ youth in Atlanta in the 80s:

Here’s the trailer:

It has been getting mixed reviews, but looks like a strong drama and should be worth seeing.

And here are the pictures from the premiere, with guests and stars attending including Tyra Banks, Dallas Austin, Big Boi, Cedric the Entertainer, Tracie Ellis Ross, Evans Ross, Diana Ross, Gabrielle Union, Garcelle Beauvias-Nilon, Johnny Gill, Rickey Bell, Kelly Rowland, Nia Long, Paula Jai Parker, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, T.I., Brandy, Evans Ross, Jackie Long, Dania Ramirez, Bow Wow, Khadijah Haqq, Malika Hagg, and Lauren London.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is filming “Mostly Martha” in NY. “Mostly Martha” is a remake of a 2001 German film of the same name. I’ve seen the original. It’s a thoughtful film about a single female chef who cares for her niece after her sister dies. The chef is a workaholic who avoids relationships and tries to express her emotions through cooking. Hopefully the remake will be as good as its predecessor.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband, Michael Douglas, are the latest celebrities to lend their star power to a cause for the United Nations. They will attend a UN dinner on April 4th to raise funds for landmine removal.

Hollywood must be running out of ideas for new sequels, because there are two Janis Joplin films in production. One of the Janis films will star Renee Zellweger, which we consider an odd choice but it could work, and the other, The Gospel According To Janis, is now casting for the lead. Actresses in consideration are Pink, Lindsay Lohan, Zooey Deschanel, Scarlett Johansson and Britney Spears. Spears has no chance, but the director says Pink is his first choice:

Obviously the director was being gracious and does not think Britney Spears has the “spirit” of Janis. She also cannot act for shit. We’d like to see Pink give it a shot.

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We only found one source for this, so take it for what it is, but Jude Law is rumored to be considered for the role as Batman in the upcoming sequel to “Batman Begins”:

Law would make a decent Batman if he bulked up a little.

Law was said to have sworn off women when he rebuffed a blonde at a party last week, but we pointed out that he has most likely reconciled with his ex, Sadie Frost.

Here’s Law catching a train in London yesterday with his kids and nanny in tow.

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First aging alcoholic Kathleen Turner had everyone buzzing that a Friends reunion was in the works by saying that she was approached to reprise her role as Chandler’s mom. Then Lisa Kudrow supposedly said that one of the guys was holding up a reunion. Now Kudrow is saying that’s just a rumor and there was never a Friends reunion planned:

A Friends reunion seems to be wishful thinking by fans, and it’s too bad it’s not happening. It seemed like it was being planned, but with all this conflicting information it may have been canned in the early stages.

Here is Kudrow last night in London to launch the 20th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. She was promoting her film “Happy Endings.”