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Freida Pinto is set to become the next Bond girl.

Pinto best know for her role in ‘The Slumdog Millionaire’,  reportedly has signed a multi-million dollar deal to play the suave spy’s love interest in the 23rd James Bond movie – which is set in Afghanistan – after being approached by director Sam Mendes (who recently split from wife, Kate Winslet).

A source said: “Sam has been talking about Bond for months now and is so excited about it. The project has been in the pipeline for months and Freida was always the dream Bond girl, but initially she was nervous about accepting it. This is going to be the most ambitious 007 yet. Sam plans to reinvent the genre”.

Freida is currently dating her ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ co-star Dev Patel.

Freida will star alongside Daniel Craig, who will be reprising his role as Bond once more, while actress Olivia Wilde has been approached to play a double-crossing UN worker based in Afghanistan.

Hugh Jackman shows off his dance moves in his Tokyo Dancing Hotel ad for Lipton Iced Tea.

The stage and screen star has recently become Lipton Ice Tea global brand ambassador.  BroadwayWorld brings you a look at the new commercial, which was filmed in January in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Michael Gracey directed the commercial and was also the director of viral Evian Roller Babies ad video.

The 41-year-old Aussie comments on the experience, 

“I was so happy because, for me, when you’re celebrating the greatest moments you have in life, you dance,” Hugh shared. “Even the butchest guy playing football will dance when they score a touchdown or a try.

“When you feel good about life, you dance, and in this commercial, I play someone who’s a little tired and run down, in a place where he doesn’t have anyone around him that he knows. He has a sip of the Lipton Ice Tea and inside he starts to feel alive and positive.”

How do you like Hugh’s dance moves?

ShoWest was the place to be yesterday, March 18, 2010, as a number of celebrities attended the event.

This year’s ShoWest film festival luncheon attendees included Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristen Davis, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Bob Thonrton, Neil Patrick Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, Alex Pettyfer, Zach Galifankis, Robert Downey Jr, Sam Worthington and Dwayne Johnson.

ShoWest is a  convention dedicated to the needs of the movie theatre industry worldwide.   The key decision makers from every major, regional and independent theatre circuit with the major International Film Distributors, as well as the manufacturers of products, services and technologies for the movie theatre industry all attend the event.  The event includes screenings of upcoming films, product reel presentations, educational seminars, special events and awards galas.

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Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in this music-fueled story of the ground-breaking, all girl, teenage rock band of the 1970s: The Runaways, which opens in theatres today, March 19.

The film follows two friends, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. Joan and Cherie fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley, played by Michael Shannon, who turns the group into an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself—and so do its two leads: Joan is the band’s pure rock’ n’ roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten.

Written and directed by Floria Sigismondi, the film chronicles Joan and Cherie’s tumultuous relationship on and off stage, as the band starts to break out.

The new Runaways music video of Cherry Bomb is below and keep reading for more photos.

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A trailer for the upcoming film Eat, Pray, Love starring, Julia Roberts, Billy Crudup, James Franco and Javier Bardem, has been released.  The film is based on the popular memoir of the same name by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Julia Roberts portrays a woman as she embarks on a year-long  journey of self-discovery following her divorce.  Her travels take her to Italy, India and Bali to find happiness. 

The movie is directed by Glee and Nip/Tuck mastermind Ryan Murphy.  It has an anticipated release date of August 13, 2010.  Enjoy the trailer and let us know what you think of it in the comments.

Katie Holmes and Suri had lunch at one of their favorite restaurants, Le Pain Quotidien on Santa Monica Blvd, Thursday (March 18).  LPQ is an international chain of Belgain bakeries which is visited often by the mother-daughter team.

The lovely daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie will be turning 4 on April 18th.

Jesse James has broken his silence and has issued an apology to his wife Sandra Bullock and his three children, taking full responsibility for their heartbreak.

In a statement provided to PEOPLE, he says:

“The vast majority of the allegations reported are untrue and unfounded. Beyond that, I will not dignify these private matters with any further public comment.  There is only one person to blame for this whole situation, and that is me.   It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.  This has caused my wife and kids pain and embarrassment beyond comprehension and I am extremely saddened to have brought this on them. I am truly very sorry for the grief I have caused them. I hope one day they can find it in their hearts to forgive me.”

Infidelity is now being referred to as bad judgment??  Buying your wife silver instead of gold is bad judgement.  Telling your wife you don’t like her outfit is also bad judgement.   I can do this all day – feel free to chime in and leave a comment.

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning attend the New York Premiere of  ‘The Runaways’ last night (March 17th) at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema.

The Runaways were an all-girl teenage rock band from the 1970’s.  The foursome broke musical boundaries with their rebellious attitudes, naughty-girl personas and catchy guitar hooks.  The band’s career lasted from 1975 to 1979.

‘The Runaways’ opens in theatres on Friday, March 19th.

By Barbara