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'Fight Club' Sequels, 2015 Graphic Novels, Plot Synopsis: Brad Pitt Movie & Book Get New Life with Chuck Palahniuk's Twitter Announcement

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 01:56 PM EDT

Author Chuck Palahniuk recently announced that he will be working on a series of graphic novels that would serve as continuations and sequels to his 1996 book Fight Club, which was of course made into a film in 1999 starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. This news comes after his recent panel at Comic Con, answering thousands of cries for new material surrounding Tyler Durden. Read More »

One Direction 'Gay Fan Fiction' Stories, Harry Styles & Louis Tomlinson [VIDEO]: 'Best Song Ever' Singers Angry at Rumors Affecting How They Act in Public

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 12:59 PM EDT

As most people of the younger generations alive today know, "fan fiction" is a very real and interesting thing on the Internet. Take anything you love, like a television show, and write your own stories about the characters. That is the main idea with "fan fiction" but sometimes there are sexualized stories involved, and by "sometimes" we clearly mean "most of the time." So when One Direction fans decided to start making their own fan fiction stories around the boys, one particular sexualized story-line became quite prevalent throughout: Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson's gay romance. Read More »

Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem Welcome Baby Girl [VIDEO]: 'The Counselor' Stars' New Daughter Born Same Day as Kate Middleton's Royal Son

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 12:19 PM EDT

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz on Monday gave birth to her second child with actor husband Javier Bardem. A representative confirmed that the 39-year-old Volver star gave birth at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Her first daughter with Bardem, the stars' baby girl shares a birthday with the future King of the United Kingdom born to Prince William and Kate Middleton. The comparisons between Penelope's and Kate's respective pregnancies could not have been more different in terms of media coverage, but both have healthy new additions to their own high-profile families now! The babies have another thing in common besides their birthday: neither have name yet. Read More »

Taylor Swift 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' Cover, Jimmy Eat World [VIDEOS]: Web Exclusive Performance of 'Red' Hit on 'Conan',

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 11:53 AM EDT

Last night on TBS's "Conan," the pop-rock band Jimmy Eat World decided to treat the audience to a special cover of one of the biggest pop stars today. Though it isn't exactly a recent hit, Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is a stand out track from her most recent album Red. So when Jimmy Eat World performed it last night, it reminded us of the Swift hit as well as why we all love Jimmy Eat World so much. Read More »

'Star Wars 7' News: Director J.J. Abrams Quits 2015's 'Episode VII'? Lucasfilm Denies Rumors Surrounding 2014 'Star Trek 3' Production & Script Updates

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 11:16 AM EDT

Yesterday, we reported on the rumors surrounding director J.J. Abrams leaving his Star Wars: Episode VII project in favor of the sequel to Star Trek Into Darkness. The original report stated: "Recent news surrounding the sequel to 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness has given rise to rumors surrounding J.J. Abrams' involvement in his previously confirmed role as director of Star Wars: Episode VII. To clarify, numerous reports are claiming that insiders revealed that Abrams could be exiting the Star Wars film in favor of directing Star Trek 3. This rumor has gained steam ever since the announcement that production for Star Wars would be in England and Abrams had a problem with it." But now we have an update that might make some fans happy. Read More »

'Man of Steel' Sequel Most Likely 'Superman Vs. Batman' [VIDEO]: Watch Zack Snyder's Comic Con 2013 Announcement, Writer Reveals Title?

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

As most of you know, arguably the biggest piece of news coming from this year's Comic Con in San Diego was probably the announcement from director Zack Snyder of the Man of Steel sequel during the Warner Brothers panel. Snyder revealed that the next Henry Cavill-starring film would also feature Batman. With this announcement, some sources are saying that the film will actually be a match-up between the legendary DC Comics characters and will either be titled Superman Vs. Batman or vice versa. Read More »

Kate Middleton Royal Baby Boy Name [PHOTO]: First Glimpse at Future King Today? What Will We Call the Prince of Cambridge?

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 23, 2013 10:09 AM EDT

The wait is over, you guys. Princess Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Though the new royal does not have a name yet, he does have an official title: His Royal Highness the Prince of Cambridge. But what will Prince William and Kate name their first child? He is to be the next King of England, so the name has to be regal, of course, so don't expect anything over-the-top. According to the United Kingdom betting world, George is the favored name for the new prince. Read More »

'Star Wars 7' News: Director J.J. Abrams Quits 2015's 'Episode VII'? Rumors Circulate with 2014 'Star Trek 3' Production & Script Updates

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 04:09 PM EDT

Recent news surrounding the sequel to 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness has given rise to rumors surrounding J.J. Abrams' involvement in his previously confirmed role as director of Star Wars: Episode VII. To clarify, numerous reports are claiming that insiders revealed that Abrams could be exiting the Star Wars film in favor of directing Star Trek 3. This rumor has gained steam ever since the announcement that production for Star Wars would be in England and Abrams had a problem with it. Read More »

Harry Styles Dating Fan Alexis Allen? 2013 Twitter RUMORS [PHOTOS]: Taylor Swift's One Direction Ex Already Over Kara Rose Marshall? Rep Says 'No'

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 02:33 PM EDT

Well here's a new rumor involving a scantily clad One Direction fan holding up a sing reading "We're Legal" in hopes of getting Harry Styles' attention. According to some Twitter posts that turned into straight gossip, Harry started following this mysterious and legal girl on Twitter and Instagram, and then started dating her. Unfortunately for this fan, who has been identified as Alexis Allen, a rep for Harry has denied these claims. Kara Rose Marshall is still the number one rumored squeeze for Harry, it seems. Read More »

'The Walking Dead' Season 4 Trailer, Comic Con 2013 Updates [VIDEOS]: New Characters, Cast Members, Spoilers, Premiere Date October 13

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 01:39 PM EDT

This weekend's "The Walking Dead" panel at Comic Con 2013 in San Diego had plenty to reveal about the zombie thriller's upcoming fourth season, which premieres October 13. The biggest take-away from this panel was definitely the season four trailer, which of course features the first footage of the newest episodes of the AMC series. Read More »

Comic Con 2013 Suicide Attempt Thwarted by Stuntmen [VIDEO]: 'Intoxicated & Distraught' Woman Dangles from Balcony, Pulled to Safety

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 01:26 PM EDT

Though we can say that this year's Comic Con was a huge success in terms of breaking news and updates regarding some of 2013 and 2014's most anticipated films and shows, the event almost got off to a sad start. Right before the event kicked off on Thursday, a woman was spotted dangling from a 14th floor balcony. Luckily, thanks to some heroic stuntmen, an apparent attempted suicide was averted, saving Comic Con and more importantly saving a life. Read More »

Drunk Florence Welch Covers Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' [VIDEOS]: Songstress Throws Back Shots at U.K. Party, Joins Bar Band Sourberry, No 'Machine'

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 12:33 PM EDT

Florence Welch, of the power pop group Florence and the Machine, has an incredibly unique and commanding singing voice. She has literally made a career out of it. So when the 28-year-old "Over the Love" singer threw back a few shots and started singing with the bar band Sourberry at its annual summer party, the crowd was witness to quite the show. Florence sang Daft Punk's huge hit "Get Lucky" as well as Gossip's "Standing in the Way of Control." Read More »

Jay Z & Justin Timberlake, Trayvon Martin Tribute [VIDEO]: 'Legends of Summer' 2013 Tour Song Dedication After George Zimmerman Murder Trial Verdict

By jon-niles-mstarz-reporter | Jul 22, 2013 12:02 PM EDT

On Saturday night, Jay Z and wife Beyonce attended the New York City "Justice for Trayvon Martin" rally with Reverend Al Sharpton. The night before at Yankees Stadium, the rapper and his "Legends of Summer" tour co-headliner Justin Timberlake closed out their concert by dedicating the song "Forever Young" to the slain Florida teenager. Read More »

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