Rhianna, Usher Get Ready For Clintons Concert

First Released: October 15, 2011 11:50 AM EDT Credit: FilmMagic La, Calif. -- Caption Rhianna strikes a pose working in london on October 6, 2011 Rhianna apparently will not be strutting around former Leader Bill Clinton in steak. The pop celebrity is just one of several functions scheduled to do Saturday evening in a La concert honoring the tenth anniversary from the foundation founded by Clinton, who cast off his unhealthy diet plan for any plant-based diet after going through a quadruple bypass in 2004 and receiving stent implants to spread out among the arterial blood vessels from that surgery this year. In deference to my diet, spend go meatless that evening, Clinton joked from the envelope-pushing artist, who infamously donned an outfit made from raw meat in the MTV Video Music Honours this past year. She is easily the most gifted person though even when youre a classic fogey much like me, he told David Letterman on Wednesday nights show. Other artists set to do in a Decade of Difference: A Concert Honoring ten years from the William J. Clinton Foundation include R&B singer Usher, country star Kenny Chesney, Somali rapper KNaan, Colombian crooner Juanes and rockers Bono and also the Fringe of U2. Ticket prices for that event, which is streamed on Yahoo.com, vary from $50 to $550. Clinton themself isn't any stranger to carrying out. The saxophone-playing politician memorably anchored out Heartbreak Hotel when he visited Arsenio Halls show throughout his 1992 presidential campaign. Within the last decade, Clintons foundation has searched for to enhance global health, strengthen financial systems worldwide, promote more healthy early years and safeguard the atmosphere. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

At HIFF: Alexander Skarsgård Loves the Hamptons, Critics Not So Much

Greeting from the Hamptons International Film Festival! Located just a two-hour bus jaunt east of NY City, the fest seemed like an ideal place for Movieline to embark on an overnight filmgoing getaway. And just like that, I bumped into Alexander Skarsgrd, who’s here representing Lars von Trier’s spellbinding (if mildly embattled) masterpiece Melancholia. Melancholia features Skarsgrd as Michael, the newlywed husband of a young woman (played by Kirsten Dunst) wracked with crippling depression on their wedding day — which may or may not have something to do with the appearance of a giant planet on a collision course with Earth. As I write, the movie’s screening at the multiplex (Melancholia God bless them) across the street, outside which the True Blood heartthrob and recent Straw Dogs baddie spent two minutes catching his breath on Main Street. We had a word in the red-carpet whirlwind. This is crazy, right? Yeah! Especially considering I just got off a plane from Sweden. It’s like, wild. Yowza. I heard you’re a Hamptons regular? I’ve actually been coming out a lot this summer, because I’ve been shooting in NY the past two and a half months. My best friend, who’s out here tonight with her husband, they have a house out in Amagansett. So on weekends, when I’m done shooting, that’s where I go off to. I’ve been out there a lot this year. I think you’re the third Skarsgrd we’ve interviewed in the last year after your father, Stellan, and your younger brother Bill. What’s the professional dynamic like in the family? Is it competitive? Do you guys ever want the same roles? Well, I’m 14 years older than Bill, and my brother Gus, we’re quite different. We usually don’t go after the same parts. So I wouldn’t say its competitive. But we do talk a lot about work, and we do encourage each and try to keep each other motivated. And you and father co-star in Melancholia, which is a masterpiece — but seems kind of overshadowed these days by the Lars von Trier circus. Not really. Really? Do you think he’s done a disservice to the film? Or is all publicity good publicity? I mean, I don’t think he did. The movie’s so strong, and I think pretty quickly, people are focusing on the movie again after that comment. Straw Dogs had a tough go of things recently, which is too bad. What was your take on the film and its reception? I don’t know. I don’t read reviews, so… I don’t like knowing. Did you see it? Yeah! Yeah, I’ve seen it. I’m happy with it! I think it’s good, and I’m happy with my part. But no reviews. No. No, I just… don’t. Not even the positive ones? No. And, uh… scene. Anyway, more to come this weekend (hopefully!) as Movieline’s HIFF coverage rolls on.

New posters for any Virtual Detective: A Game Title Title Of Shadows

There's not sure yet how Robert Downey Junior. can look as Perry Mason but we all know what you should expect from his version of the Virtual Detective.In the event you needed a indication, new character posters have came out online for any Virtual Detective: A Game Title Title Of Shadows - with Holmes and Watson (Jude Law) you receive one each.Holmes was packing warmth in the last poster it is therefore interesting to find out each of them bearing arms again, although Watson is unquestionably winning if the involves firepower.As Eames states to Arthur in Beginning: "You shouldn't hesitate to dream somewhat bigger, darling."An Online Detective: A Game Title Title Of Shadows opens 16 December 2011.

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Continues Despite Problems

30 years of Michael Jackson's family -- getting a few notable absentees -- grew to become an associate of the eclectic roster of artists Saturday to cover tribute for the King of Pop, a celebration in the late star's existence overshadowed with the La wrongful dying trial of his physician.our editor recommendsMichael Jackson Tribute Concert: 5 Occurrences Just before the U.K. ShowBlack Eyed Peas Remove from Michael Jackson Tribute ConcertChristina Aguilera, Cee Lo Eco-friendly to Headline Michael Jackson Tribute ConcertJamie Foxx Hosting Michael Jackson Tribute ConcertJanet Jackson Will not Perform at Michael Jackson Tribute ConcertMichael Jackson Tribute Concert Adds Black Eyed Peas to LineupMichael Jackson's Family Announces Tribute Concert Around the stage created as being a giant glove, participants completed tunes from across Jackson's career - from his childhood while using Jackson 5 through monster solo albums like "Thriller" and "Bad." Participants advised fans to overlook the critique and planning glitches that marked formulations for your show in Wales, also to benefit from the celebration of Jackson's musical legacy. PHOTOS: MTV: thirty years of Music Videos "It's not in regards to the debate," mentioned R&B star Ne-Years of age, who started the show getting a rendition of "Billie Jean," full of some passable moonwalking. "It's not in regards to the trial. It's not about his dying. It's about praising his existence. It's about praising his music." Everybody else at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium did just that, roaring with approval as Jackson's brothers and sisters Marlon, Tito and Jackie -- three-fifths in the original Jackson 5 -- needed transpires with do "Blame It Round the Boogie" with British boyband JLS. "Is it possible to feel his spirit in your home tonight?" asked for Marlon. Knowing with the cheers, the fedora hats as well as the sequined mitts inside the audience, many could. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths The choice for your "Michael Forever" show incorporated Christina Aguilera, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Dark evening, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Cee Lo Eco-friendly -- and, via video, Beyoncé. The concert has divided the King of Pop's family and fans. The Three brothers and sisters and sister La Toya were undertaking, while Michael Jackson's mother Katherine reaches everyone else and also the children Prince, 14, Paris, 13, and 9-year-old Michael Ernest Junior., known to as Blanket, briefly needed happens by means of saying thanks to fans for coming. "We're thrilled to be with relating to this special evening to recognition our father," mentioned Paris, that like her older brother smiled and came out confident, while Blanket was stoic and shy. While 13 Jackson family people attended -- including vocal group 3T, comprised of Tito's three sons -- Michael's brothers and sisters Jermaine and Randy and sister Jesse have continued to be away, saying it's wrong to help keep the show concurrently since the wrongful dying trial of Dr. Conrad Murray. Just before the show, Marlon Jackson mentioned he respected his siblings and siblings' decision. "All of us grieves in different ways,Inch he mentioned. "You need to celebrate the positive side of his existence, the positive items that he did." Jackson died in June 2009, at 50, while he was planning any string of comeback concerts london. His last several hours are increasingly being relived in graphic detail within the trial of Murray, billed with giving Jackson a lethal dose in the anesthetic propofol together with other sedative drugs inside the mattress room of his leased mansion on June 25, 2009. Some fans have mentioned it's inappropriate to help keep the tribute show through the trial, but people who found Cardiff mentioned it absolutely was a suitable antidote for the harsh courtroom spectacle. "There's plenty of negativity because courtroom,Inch mentioned Ronnie Lee, a 32-year-old truck driver from Pembroke, Wales, sporting a "Thriller" T-shirt. "This is often a chance to express, 'Thank you Michael' and celebrate the music activity.In . Fans across Europe collected outdoors the stadium, where providers did a brisk trade in King of Pop T-t t shirts and hats like people once worn by Jackson. "Regardless of what because court, we'll never get Michael back," mentioned Karin Kiewiet, 40, a town worker from Emmen, Netherlands. "This is a great chance for people to begin grieving." The show has experienced teething problems, with producers fighting to setup top-title functions for your tribute, situated by actor Jamie Foxx and British TV host Fearne Cotton. The Black Eyed Peas attracted in the selection now, stating "inevitable conditions" among looks at the chart-topping band is separating. Organizer Chris Search mentioned that no matter the final-minute loss, fans could expect "a very, very spectacular show." "Everything we've done remains governed by one being approved qualifying criterion -- would Michael made it happen using this method, would he approve, would he appreciate it?In . mentioned Search, leader of worldwide Live Occasions. "We're attempting to behave worth the most effective showmen of recent occasions." Several fan groups around the globe have belittled the large event, not just due to its timing, but also for ticket prices that started at about $100 too for what some regard becoming an out-of-the-way location in Cardiff, 150 miles (240 kilometers) west located in london. Planners also annoyed many fans by inviting the rock-band Hug, whose bassist Gene Simmons told a novel a year ago that there's "undoubtedly i believeInch that Jackson, who was simply found innocent of molestation charges in 2005, had roughed up children. The invitation was hastily rescinded, however, many fans ongoing to become angry. "The fans aren't happy the Jackson estate is not involved," mentioned Wesley Noorhoff, leader from the Nederlander Michael Jackson fan club. "It made an appearance like they preferred to build up a concert soon, to acquire money. For me it'll wait, not only because of the Murray trial. In the event you execute a tribute to Michael, it must function as the finest there's, similar to Michael." Search was adament the show is a success. He mentioned greater than 40,000 tickets happen to be provided by Friday, which he was confident of reaching the venue's 50,000 capacity. A couple of from the proceeds will go to the Helps Project La and Prince's Trust charitable groups, together with some will probably be put in a trust fund for Jackson's children, though planners did not provide a precise breakdown. Marlon Jackson, 54, mentioned he wanted dissenters to know that Michael may have approved in the show. "I'd like the earth to understand that my cousin wasn't only an artist," he mentioned. "There's a person side to him too.Inch Related Subjects Worldwide Michael Jackson

TNT to Air 'Pirates of Silicon Valley' in Tribute to Steve Jobs

Turner Network Television"Pirates of Silicon Valley" TNT will pay tribute to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on Thursday night by airing two broadcasts of its 1999 Emmy-nominated telefilm Pirates of Silicon Valley. THR's Steve Jobs Coverage TNT will broadcast the 1999 telefilm starring Noah Wyle as Jobs on Thursday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT. Pirates of Silicon Valley, which co-stars Anthony Michael Hall as Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Joey Slotnick as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, revolves around the race between Apple Computers and Microsoft from early dorm-room tinkering days to the companies' boardroom battles. Wyle, in a statement issued to THR, recalled his time meeting Jobs and the work he put in to portraying him onscreen. PHOTOS: 10 Memorable Milestones of Steve Jobs' Career "Portraying him in Pirates of Silicon Valley was as challenging and as fulfilling of a role as I will have in my career," he said. "I had the honor of meeting him shortly after the movie aired and was struck by his sincerity and self-deprecating sense of humor. We have lost a visionary whose innovations will continue to impact our society forever." "My condolences and thoughts are with his family who will certainly miss him most as a husband and father," he noted. VIDEOS: Remembering Steve Jobs The telepic, written and directed by Martyn Burke who adapted the project from the best-selling book Fire in the Valley by Paul Frieberger and Michael Swaine, earned five Emmy nominations, including for outstanding made for TV movie and writing for a movie. STORY: What Is Steve Jobs' Hollywood Legacy? Jobs died Wednesday after a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56. Email: Lesley.Goldberg@thr.com; Twitter: @Snoodit RELATED: Steve Jobs' Death: How the Networks Covered Steve Jobs

20th pushes pay cut for 'Simpsons' cast

'The Simpsons'20th Century Fox Television laid lower a tough line Tuesday in discussions with voice stars on lengthy-running Fox hit "The Simpsons," intimating the series will not continue when they don't pay a huge pay cut."We feel this brilliant series can and really should continue, but we can't produce future seasons under its current business model,Inch read a studio statement. "We're hopeful that people can achieve a contract using the voice cast that enables 'The Simpsons' to take entertaining audiences with original episodes for several years in the future.InchThe Daily Animal first reported Monday the six stars who provide voices for that show are recoiling at going for a 45% salary reduction that 20th is insisting on if "Simpsons" would be to continue beyond its current 23rd season. A week ago, the stars offered a counterproposal by which they'd have a 30% cut as a swap of the unspecified area of the series' massive back-finish profits, that have lengthy been a multibillion-dollar business News Corp given wealthy revenue streams flowing in from distribution to merchandise.The voice stars don't presently take part in "Simpsons'" back finish. The cast includes Serta Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Cruz, Hank Azaria and Harry Shearer. Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

Dancer, film exec Rob Remley dies

RemleyRob Remley, a dancer with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company who went on to hold several executive positions in the film industry, died of cancer on Sept. 27 in Los Angeles. Remley was most recently senior VP of international marketing and distribution at Warner Bros. Entertainment. Before that post he held a similar one at New Line Cinema, where he worked on "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, among many other projects.Born in Georgia, Remley later moved to Germany because his father was in the military. After receiving his B.A. in English literature from UC Berkeley and his M.A. in dance from Ohio State U., Remley was invited to join the prestigious Merce Cunningham Dance Company, for which he performed until 1988. The highlight of his dance career came in 1984, when he performed a piece called "Quartet," which Cunningham choreographed specifically for him. That performance landed Remley on the cover of the NY Times Magazine. The revival of "Quartet" will be the very last piece to be performed before the Cunningham Company disbands at the end of this year.After leaving Cunningham, Remley received an MBA from Columbia U. In his graduation address, the dean of the business school proudly announced that the grads that year "even include a former dancer," a fact that always delighted Remley.In 1991, he relocated with his partner, Emanuel Levy, to the West Coast, where he worked in the international marketing department of RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment.Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m., 8155 Willow Glenn Road, Los Angeles.Donations may be made to the RemleyLevy Arts foundation, a nonprofit association devoted to dance and film appreciation among ethnic minorities and young students, c/o Levy, 11 Riverside Drive, Apt. 17PW, NY, NY 10023.Remley is survived by his longtime companion, Levy, a former film critic for Variety. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com