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#21/39 - August Rush
This is the movie that I had to travel the furthest to see. I found it at a $2 theater in Norwalk, CA- 40 miles south of LA. My boyfriend and I made it into a day trip and I got some Chick-Fil-A out of the deal, which is generally an east coast delicacy for me.
Penelope Cruz - “W Magazine” August 2008
Penelope Cruz is the sultry Spanish star who finally gets some respect in Hollywood thanks to a string of high-profile roles. The 34-year-old actress takes the August 2008 cover of W Magazine.
On avoiding celebrity gossip: “I try not to go on the Internet and read about myself.
Rihanna - “InStyle” August 2008
Rihanna graces the August 2008 pages of InStyle magazine in a gorgeous white Bill Blass dress.
In this issue, the 20-year-old Barbadian bombshell reveals her style secrets and tattoo diary.
And as for the mag’s new look, group publisher Lynette Harrison Brubaker said, “When InStyle launched, what people knew about celebrity was more limited.
James McAvoy - “Details” August 2008
Scottish stud James McAvoy gives a brooding, intense look on the August 2008 cover for Details magazine, on newsstands next week. Here are some of the highlights from the Wanted star’s interview:
On the types of movies he likes to star in: “Hugh Grant is fucking great and he’s funny. I like romantic comedies.
Leighton Meester - “Lucky” Magazine August 2008
Gossip Girl cutie Leighton Meester is the August 2008 cover girl for Lucky Magazine, out July 8.
And she’s in a pretty happy spot in her life right now. Leighton shares with a smile, “I know it’s corny to say.
August, In the Heights Named Top Shows at Tony Awards
Broadway came out swinging Sunday night for the 62nd annual Tony Awards, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. August: Osage County was named best play and won five awards in all, while In the Heights was the recipient of four Tonys, including best musical. Besides the top award, In the Heights, a celebration of Latin-community life in Upper Manhattan, was recognized for its orchestration, choreography and score, with its writer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, stopping the show with his acceptance speech – delivered, in breathtaking fashion, as a rap song.William Rast campaign gets an August debut
People’s Liberation Announces August Debut of Innovative “My Name Is William Rast” Multimedia CampaignFeatures Online Film Composed, Co-Directed and Co-Written by Justin Timberlake PPLB 0.30, -0.01, -3.2%) , designer of high-end casual apparel under the brand names People’s Liberation(TM) and William Rast(TM), today announced an innovative marketing campaign for the William Rast(TM) brand. The “My Name Is William Rast” campaign will feature fictional film clips starring multifaceted brand co-founder Justin Timberlake, who also co-directed, co-wrote and scored the movie clips. The campaign will be rolled out in the U.S.Minnie Driver: Due in August!
Summer will be especially sweet for mom-to-be Minnie Driver. "My due date's in August!" she revealed to Usmagazine.com Saturday night after performing a set from her new album Seastories at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.New Moon is the #1 Advance Ticket Seller in Fandango History
With four more days before its November 20 release date, New Moon has already leaped over previous record-holders to become the top-selling pre-release title in Fandango`s ten-year history. The new record for Fandango`s fastest-selling film was set on Saturday night, November 14, shortly after 8:00 p.m.The Top 5 Advance Ticket-Sellers on Fandango (as of November 15, 2009) are now as follows:1.New Moon (2009)2.Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)3.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)4.The Dark Knight (2008)5.Twilight (2008)The latest chapter of The Twilight Saga is currently wolfing down 86% of weekly ticket sales on Fandango, the nation`s leading movie ticketing destination.Thousands of Thursday night midnight showtimes for New Moon are already sold out across the country, from Albany, Georgia to Yuba City, California. Yet New Moon tickets continue to be available.
Jacob Barbie Doll!
And the love triangle is complete! Back in August, Bella and Edward from the Twilight saga were immortalized as Barbie dolls. Now, fans will be able to add Jacob to their collection.
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