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26 July 2008 1:55 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Even though Sarah Larson is no longer jetting around the world and hitting red carpets with George Clooney, single life is treating her just fine. "It's working for me," she told People of being single Friday before hosting a party at Tao Las Vegas. Having split from Clooney in May following a year-long whirlwind romance, Larson is now spending most of her time modeling in Los Angeles. As far as jumping into a relationship, no thanks, she says. "I'm staying single," said Larson, who wore a Black Halo dresss to the event. "I'm not dating anyone right now."Her dating

Mark Gray

24 July 2008 10:36 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Given what his movies cost to make, what he's paid to appear in them, and what they bring in at the box office, Vince Vaughn ranks No. 1 on Forbes magazine's Ultimate Star Payback List. The comedian's films earned $14.73 for every dollar he was paid, the magazine said. Because they took sizable pay cuts to appear together in Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen, Matt Damon, George Clooney,Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts also ranked high on the list. However, Will Ferrell, Jim Carrey and Nicole Kidman landed at the bottom for receiving huge salaries for films that flopped. But the magazine also noted that some films would never be produced without a top movie star being brought on board with the promise of a huge payday. "When Cameron Diaz attaches herself to a script," the magazine noted "suddenly the producers can hire the hottest director and supporting actors and secure a good date for the film's release. Without a star, the same script can sit in limbo for years."

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23 July 2008 5:08 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood funnyman Vince Vaughn has topped a list of stars who give their studios best value for money.

The Wedding Crashers actor came first in a Forbes magazine poll of stars who provide movie bosses the best return on their investment.

The star earned $14.73 (GBP7.36) for every $1 (GBP0.50) he was paid in his last three movies. The list also takes DVD revenues into consideration.

Vaughn came tops because, until recently, he didn't command huge sums to appear in films.

The full list of Hollywood stars who garner impressive returns for every dollar they are paid are as follows:

1. Vince Vaughn - $14.73 (GBP7.36) 2. Tobey Maguire - $13.44 (GBP6.72) 3. Julia Roberts - $13.19 (GBP6.59) 4. Brad Pitt - $12.73 (GBP6.36) 5. Naomi Watts - $12.16 (GBP6.08) 6. Matt Damon - $12.16 (GBP6.08) 7. George Clooney - $11.56 (5.78) 8. Jennifer Aniston - $10.48 (GBP5.24) 9. Hugh Jackman - $9.90 (GBP4.95) 10. Ben Stiller - $9.50 (GBP4.75).

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22 July 2008 6:35 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

George Clooney is Hollywood's top bachelor, according to a new TV poll.

The movie star has beaten Leonardo DiCaprio and new dad Matthew McConaughey to the top of a new list, compiled by U.S. celebrity news show The Insider.

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and funnyman Vince Vaughn also made the top five.

The top 10 is:

1. George Clooney

2. Leonardo DiCaprio

3. Matthew McConaughey

4. Ryan Seacrest

5. Vince Vaughn

6. Jamie Foxx

7. Owen Wilson

8. Orlando Bloom

9. Bruce Willis

10. John Mayer

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22 July 2008 3:17 PM, PDT | From GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news

Forbes has calculated which stars provide the most bang for the buck, and there's a real surprise at number one: Vince Vaughn tops the magazine's Ultimate Star Payback list, which takes the performance of an actor's last three films and factors in his or her salary to determine which stars are the best values and which are the biggest wastes of money.

Last year's best value was Matt Damon, but he slipped to sixth place because he earned so much for The Bourne Ultimatum. For the second straight year, Nicole Kidman is the worst investment.

According to Forbes, which released the list as part of its Entertainment All Stars special issue, Vaughn's movies made nearly $15 for every dollar he was paid as the above-the-title star. I guess that even counts Fred Claus, astonishingly. Vaughn makes a pretty healthy salary, but overall, his movies don't cost all that much to make,

Colin Boyd

16 July 2008 8:45 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Take a look at the latest movie poster released by Focus Features for the upcoming film “Burn After Reading” by directors Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country For Old Men) and starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney and John Malkovich. Plot: A dark spy-comedy from Academy Award winners Joel and Ethan Coen. An ousted CIA official’s (Academy Award nominee John Malkovich) memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees intent on exploiting their find. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest “Burn After Reading” movie posters and news.

Brian Corder

12 July 2008 3:30 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

George Clooney has topped a poll to find the celebrity that people would most like to go on holiday with. The actor beat Sir Paul McCartney and US presidential candidate Barack Obama in the survey of 1,000 travellers by luxury travel company Pivr.co.uk. Madonna and Gordon Ramsay rounded out the top five. Commenting on the findings, Pivr boss James Robinson said: "These stars are much more than just celebrities. "They (more)

By Beth Hilton

11 July 2008 12:44 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

George Clooney and Sir Paul McCartney have topped a poll of stars people would most like to take a vacation with.

Pop superstar Madonna, U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and Angelina Jolie also make the top ten, voted for by 1,000 travellers and compiled by luxury travel company Pivr.co.uk.

Company boss James Robinson explains the choices: "These stars are much more than just celebrities. They have talents; are philanthropists; have interesting and complex lives and enough anecdotes to keep anyone interested during a dinner party."

The top ten is as follows:

1: George Clooney

2: Sir Paul McCartney

3: Barack Obama

4: Madonna

5: Gordon Ramsay

6: Angelina Jolie

7: Dame Helen Mirren

8: Hugh Laurie

9: Nelson Mandela

10. Daniel Craig.

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10 July 2008 12:08 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

British actor Jason Statham has denied he is romancing George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson - insisting their recent dinner was not a date.

Clooney and Larson ended their year-long relationship in May and the cocktail waitress-turned-model sparked rumours she is dating Statham after they were pictured together in Las Vegas.

But the Transporter star insists that he has only met Larson once and it was not a romantic occasion.

He says, "I have met her. I was in Vegas with my friend and manager Steve Chasman last week and we were all at a big table. Next thing you know I'm jumping in and out of bed with her."

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10 July 2008 7:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

True Lies star Tom Arnold has urged his peers to stay out of the feud between actors unions and the movie studios - because their comments aren't helping resolve issues and thwart a strike.

The movie star insists recent public comments made by the likes of George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Sean Penn only serve to hinder union bosses as they attempt to work out new deals on working conditions and royalties for their members.

Arnold feels sure there will be no actors strike - as long as union bosses are allowed to do their job without the input of outspoken stars.

He says, "We've got to let our people do what they're doing... You know, when the actors start getting involved and taking sides and giving opinions... just let these guys at the union work it all out.

"I wish that the actors would just shut up, especially if you're filming in Rome, and that's not a slam on Tom Hanks, because I'm in his movie. I love him.

"Everything is going to be fine."

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10 July 2008 5:05 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Sarah Larson is grateful for her relationship with Hollywood actor George Clooney - because it has helped boost her career.

The couple ended their year-long romance in May and since the split, former cocktail waitress Larson has landed a string of high profile modelling assignments.

She is now the face of fashion designer Christian Audigier's new line and is in talks to sign several more high profile contracts.

And although the 29-year-old is sad about the break-up, she admits the relationship has definitely changed her life for the better.

She says, "I'm very happy with how things are now. I have a lot of great opportunities, doors that have opened and I have no complaints.

"I make good money, I have a house, I have all the things I've always wanted."

Larson is also determined to help use her new found fame to do more charity work.

She adds, "I've never had the desire to really want fame, and now that I have it, I'm trying to use it for something good."

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9 July 2008 12:13 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson has found love on the rebound, with action movie hunk Jason Statham, according to reports.

Since Clooney and Larson ended their year-long romance in May, the former cocktail waitress has been spotted in Las Vegas with Statham.

A source tells People magazine of the pair's 1 July dinner date, "They met at the table and were talking a lot. She seemed very happy."

The Transporter star has previously dated British model/actress Kelly Brook.

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9 July 2008 9:02 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson has confirmed she was never engaged to the Hollywood actor.

The Ocean's Eleven star was forced to issue a denial in March after rumours began to circulate that he had proposed to the former cocktail waitress at his villa in Italy.

The couple split two months later, and now Larson has confirmed that although their relationship was serious, Clooney never asked her to marry him.

She says, "We were never engaged. Somebody made that up. I actually read it in a newspaper and I was like, 'I am engaged? Really? To whom?'"

The 29-year-old has also denied rumours Clooney dumped her because he feared her past would damage his career.

Larson previously worked as a cocktail waitress in Las Vegas, and photographs of her racy antics in Sin City soon turned up in the press.

But she insists those photos did not contribute to the break down of their romance.

She adds, "I wasn't shocked when those pictures taken of me in Vegas surfaced. I knew once I started dating George they'd come out. So I showed them all to him before they were published as they were posted on various websites. Most of them are of me working. I think it's funny that they are made out to be scandalous."

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9 July 2008 3:24 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Sarah Larson has claimed that she is still good friends with George Clooney. The former cocktail waitress said that she is on speaking terms with the actor and insisted their split in May was amicable. "George is a great guy, a wonderful person," she told Hello. "I don't regret spending time with him. "We still remain friends and have kept in touch. In fact, we spoke over the (more)

By Alex Fletcher

8 July 2008 9:00 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Despite their breakup in May, Sarah Larson remains on good terms with George Clooney. "George is a great guy, a wonderful person," the former Fear Factor winner tells Britain's Hello! magazine in what is billed as her first interview since she and the star split. "I don't regret spending time with him," says Larson. "We still remain friends and have kept in touch. In fact, we spoke over the phone a couple of days ago."As for what she's taken away from the one-year relationship, Larson says, "Most people know George has a great sense of humor and is an adept storyteller.

Mari Kasanuki

7 July 2008 10:32 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

George Clooney has claimed that his hair is the secret to his success with women. The 47-year-old actor suggested that men with thick hair are more attractive to the opposite sex. Discussing his heartthrob status with In Touch, he commented: "It's mostly the usual stuff. What does it take to appeal to women? I can only talk about my own experiences. "With me, it's (more)

By Simon Reynolds

6 July 2008 3:59 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hollywood star George Clooney has confessed he has no idea what his forthcoming film Burn After Reading is about.

The actor, 47, admits he is baffled by the plot of the "dark spy comedy" and when he tries to get an explanation from directors Joel and Ethan Coen, they just laugh at him.

He says, "I tell the Coens that I don't understand it and they go, 'Yeah... heh, heh, heh'. I seem to play another idiot, who is having an affair with Tilda Swinton."

But Clooney is keen to get to the bottom of the plot - the movie is due to open the Venice Film Festival in Italy next month.

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3 July 2008 9:11 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Michelle Orange

Samuel Johnson said it was the last refuge of scoundrels, and if that's true, then I predict a nation-wide crime wave and a week-long run on golden toothpicks and hairless cats, because at this time of year patriotism will not be denied. Refuse to partake of -- or at least acknowledge -- it at your political and gustatory peril. With that in mind, we offer a list of films that might satisfy those on the patriotic fence, those who prefer their patriotism (and their marshmallow salad) a little bittersweet. Like Mr. Johnson, I am not an American, and much of what I know about everything, including American patriotism, I learned at the movies; these films have taught me the most about the boons and the bummers involved in loving this country.

Glory (1989)

Many countries with historically subjugated populations have stories similar to that explored in 1989's "Glory

Michelle Orange

3 July 2008 8:18 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Jason Statham has been spotted with George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson. According to celebrity site Perez Hilton, the British actor accompanied the former cocktail waitress to dinner at the Palms Place hotel in Las Vegas. After the meal, the pair were seen attending a pool party that featured 25,000 floating rubber (more)

By Simon Reynolds

2 July 2008 10:43 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Alison Willmore

For the many ill-wishers out there, the most disappointing thing about M. Night Shyamalan's environmental thriller "The Happening" wasn't that it was a failure, but that it wasn't a spectacular failure. Critics went in with their long knives out, only to leave shrugging that they've seen worse. Having made $59 million in theaters, it's not even the box office bomb some expected after "Lady in the Water." All in all, "The Happening" is actually pretty successful, considering it's a serious horror film about trees... that kill! In honor of that dubious designation, here's a look at the spotty history of films about murderous botanic life that have preceded it.

Killer tomatoes

Film: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)

Directed by John De Bello

M.O.: Produce that, for no apparent reason, become massive and murderous.

De Bello's broad comedy mocked B-movie conventions while bearing its reported $90,000 budget like a badge of honor.

Alison Willmore

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