1. Largest Opening, 4,366 theatres.
2. Most Made at a Midnight Screening
3. Most Made at an IMAX Midnight Screening
4. Biggest Opening Box Office
5. Biggest Single Day Gross at the Box Office
6. Biggest IMAX Opening
7. Biggest Movie of 2008
8. Biggest July Ticket Gross Ever
The Chicago Sun Times reports that Jake Gyllenhaal has begun shopping for a wedding ring for Reese Witherspoon.
On Friday, KFed won sole and legal custody of Jayden James and Sean Preston. Britney will receive increased visitation and has to pay $20,000-a-month in child support.
Tom Cruise, in an effort to revive his dying career, is in talks to do Top Gun 2. A Hollywood insider says, "The idea is to pick up the story of Maverick 20 years after the first movie. He is still at Top Gun school as an instructor but this time the roles are reversed and it is he who has to deal with a cocky new female pilot. Whether the movie ever gets off the ground all depends on Tom and if he wants to play Maverick again because it would be hard to get someone else to play him."
ustin Timberlake says he wet his pants when he met Michael Jordan. "When I was young... I wanted to be Michael Jordan. It was weird, I heard (Gary Wright song) Dreamweaver in my head when he walked in the room. He was like, 'Hey man, my kids and I, we're big fans of your music,' and I was like, `That's cool...' Up until the point where he walked away and I realised I had peed a little."
NOW reports Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban wanted her adopted kids at her bedside when she gave birth. A source says, "The bottom line is that while Nicole really wanted them there, she didn’t push for Isabella and Connor to be at the bedside because Tom Cruise wasn’t happy about it. It’s particularly hurtful because the two kids were at the bedside when Tom’s child Suri by Katie Holmes was born two years ago. Nicole’s putting on a brave face about it all, but she knows that Tom has complicated feelings about the birth because they didn’t have biological kids together and she miscarried shortly after their separation."
TUESDAY
The Sun reports Christian Bale's mother, Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, accused him of assault before the London premiere of The Dark Knight. A source says, “It was a very difficult situation but it would have been wrong to have wrecked the premiere over a complaint which we don’t yet know is founded in truth. But Mr Bale will be contacted at the earliest opportunity and be asked to provide an account of anything that happened.”
The NY Daily News reports Kim Kardashian is the latest celeb to join Dancing With the Stars.
Jay Leno's last show on NBC will be Friday, May 29, 2009. Conan O'Brien will take over The Tonight Show on Monday, June 1, 2009.
Nicole Richie has banned Joel Madden from getting any more tattoos. A source says he wanted to get a picture of ther daughter inked on one of his teeth. “Joel promised Nicole the he wouldn’t get anymore tattoos,. When Joel told Nicole he wanted to get their daughter Harlow’s face tattooed on one of his front teeth, she shrieked, ‘Absolutely not.’”
The National Enquirer reports Nick Cannon is getting into debt trying to satisfy Mariah Carey's wants. A source says, "Nick's sensitive about being perceived as a kept man, so he's going out of his way to indulge Mariah with lavish gifts and expensive dinners. And the bottom line is that he just doesn't have the kind of money she has. It's starting to stress him out."
Miley Cyrus is auctioning off a date with herself to benefit The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation. It's named after her paternal grandfather Ron, who died in 2006, and helps children by providing improved health care, education and community support. The winner will escort Miley to world premiere of her new movie, Bolt.
Chris Martin says Coldplay would open for Miley Cyrus if asked. "I like Miley Cyrus... I like the TV show. I'd do it. Anyone we like or respect, no matter how different they may be, we would play with. She's doing something quite different... I just think she seems to have a sweet character."
WEDNESDAY
Estelle Getty, who played Sophia on The Golden Girls, has died at the age of 84. She was suffering from advanced dementia.
A woman, whose father works security at the hotel where Christian Bale was accused of assault, says he is the victim. 'Edna' posted a message online that read: "His mom and sister are alcoholics and drug addicts, they showed up at his hotel uninvited and highly intoxicated. they were calling him big shot and that he needs to take care of his own. His mom was yelling that he would be nothing without her and he owed her. His sister was begging for money and when he was pushing her toward the door his mother came from behind and started hitting him on his head and kicking him. He managed to push them both out the door and his mom fell, they called the police and wanted him arrested. I believe that Chirstian is the victim here not his mom or sister." She adds, "My father works security at the hotel, and he said it was a mess. His mom and sister wanted the front desk worker to let them into his room to wait for him. When they were told no they started cussing and yelling. they sat in front of his door for an hour until he finally arrived."
The Star reports John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston have come up with nicknames for one another. She calls him "Mayo" since he loves mayonnaise sandwiches while he refers to her as "Tushie" because of her lush backside.
Miley Cyrus may have to appear naked if she decides to star in Undiscovered Gyrl. A source says, "It is still early days, but Miley is really interested in the film, which follows the story of a lovable, lost suburban girl who descends into a life of reckless partying and promiscuity. If she does get the part, you will be seeing a lot more of her than you did in the Vanity Fair photos - there would definitely be nude scenes."
Angelina Jolie's ex-lover, Jenny Shimzu, says she is confidant the actress will have another affair with a woman. "I was her first. And although she’s having a baby with Brad, I doubt I’ll be her last. 'She loves women too much It’s like a drug and she was hooked. Angelina loves danger and dabbling in the dark side. That’s where she gets her kicks – not playing happy families with one man."
mediatakeout.com reports Chris Brown has asked Rihanna to dress down. A source says, "Chris adores her, but he gets a little jealous when she is strutting her stuff. Her stage costumes are racy, and when she is not performing, she likes to dress to impress."
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Fergie, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown and Keith Urban will perform at this year's Fashion Rocks Concert on September 5th in NYC. The entire show will air on CBS on September 9th.
THURSDAY
Brad Pitt is catching heat because he allowed his daughter, Shiloh, to sit on his lap while he drove a golf cart on a quad bike track. Neither was wearing a helmet. Brad's now threatening to sue the paparazzi for invading his privacy.
The Star reports that Matthew Broderick has been cheating on Sarah Jessica Parker with a redhead he met in a NYC bar. She's a youth counselor, who piqued his interest with sexy text messages. A source claims they've been able to keep their secret relationship under wraps by meeting at his friend's townhouse.
Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson have declared their love for one another by getting matching red infinity lock bracelets. A source says, “The bracelets represent their relationship — they have each other on lockdown, and there’s no one else who can open up the key to their hearts."
Carrie Underwood says she bonded with 50 Cent on the set of her new Vitamin Water commercial. "He was joking around with me. I was the only girl there, so I felt kind of uncomfortable, and I was like a midget next to all these, like, giant guys. So, yeah he was trying to make me feel at ease, and he's a really cool guy. I feel very sad that his house recently burned down, so I hope he can figure all that mess out."
Tommy Lee is making a movie about his life. He says he wants Johnny Depp to play him. "Johnny Depp would be my choice to play me. He's the best ever. We're working on it. We're trying to find the right producers and director and all that sort of stuff."
