Seriously? OMG! WTF?

Edward Norton is stunned by his ex-girlfriend Salma Hayek’s new TV hit Ugly Betty and is desperate for a role himself. "Ugly Betty," starring America Ferrera, is based on a popular Spanish-language telenovela from Colombia called "Yo Soy Betty La Fea" or "I Am Ugly Betty." America Ferrera plays a plain New York City girl who manages to find a way into the fashion world. Norton – who dated Hayek from 1999-2003 – is blown away by the series, which she created and produced. And he confesses he’s planning to get in touch with her about securing a cameo. He says, "I’m really happy for Salma. She deserves it."

Starpulse (story) and Ugly Betty (photo)  

I think that Ed Norton is one of the best actors out there, so I am really hoping he does a cameo on Ugly Betty!

MyNetworkTV is considering cutting back on its strategy of "all telenovelas, all the time," sources said. The network, which launched Sept. 5, has a schedule comprising two 13-week drama strips, with new episodes airing Monday-Friday and hourlong recaps airing Saturday. But in light of underwhelming ratings for the dramas, network executives are exploring other options, which could include reducing the number of nights on which the dramas air or throwing nondrama series programming into the mix, sources said. The first two dramas, "Desire" and the Bo Derek-Morgan Fairchild starrer "Fashion House," each averaged a 0.7 household rating/1 share over their 13-week run. The newest dramas — "Wicked Wicked Games," starring Tatum O’Neal, and "Watch Over Me," starring Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg — debuted Dec. 6. In their first week on the air (a partial week consisting of three days because the shows debuted on a Wednesday), "Games" averaged a 0.7/1 among households, while "Watch" averaged a 0.6/1. As for any possible on-air changes, it’s believed there’s no timetable for a potential revamping of the programming strategy. A MyNetworkTV representative declined comment other than to say "we have lots of meetings." When parent News Corp. announced the network in February, it said that it had several shows in development along with the dramas. Among those in the works were "Catwalk," a reality-competition series involving aspiring models; "Celebrity Love Island," a Granada series that would bring together six celebrities and six singles; "America’s Brainiest," a quiz show from Celador; and "On Scene," an investigative series that would put viewers at the scenes of crimes and with the people who solve them.

The Hollywood Reporter 

Although I have not watched a single episode of any of the shows, the shows have helped a lot of actors get work and for that reason alone I hope they stay on the air. But I seriously doubt the MyNetwork is going to keep them on the air.

Partying heiress Paris Hilton claims she’s been celibate lately. Hilton — who reportedly has been dumped by her panty-less best friend, Britney Spears — had declared a while back that she was going to go boyfriendless, and insists she’s made good on that claim. When asked by a reporter how long it’s been since she’s had sex, Hilton said, “About six or seven months, I think. I don’t care,” reports the London Mirror. “I would rather just make out and kiss someone instead of sex.” Hilton insists that she’s actually quite modest in that area. “I’ve only been in, like, two relationships and I just thought I’d like to be single,” Hilton declared. “Sex is sacred. People shouldn’t have sex unless they’re in an exclusive relationship anyway. I’d rather not do anything. Guys want you more when you don’t do it! Young girls should know that.”

Scoop (story) and News of the World (photo)

Seriously does anyone believe her? But as much as I don’t believe her message is correct.

Pete Doherty has hit out at his former Libertines band mate Carl Barat, saying that the only thing he misses about him is the drugs. Doherty claimed in an interview that his band mate regularly provided him with drugs, despite the fact that Barat later kicked him out of the band for his wild behaviour. Pete Doherty was quoted as saying, "Do I miss him? He used to get me good crack. That’ll do ‘innit? He’s still really pissed off. But I know he’s not like that. He’s someone who likes drinking. That’s the hypocrisy of it." The Babyshambles frontman went on to criticise Barat’s new band Dirty Pretty Things. He said, "I paid the price. I got kicked out of the band. And with nothing, no sweat from anyone, we got it together with Babyshambles. "We really got it. All he’s got is the fact that he was in the best band and now he’s in the worst band. And he needs to sort that out."

Digital Spy 

There were rumors that the Libertines might reunite, but I think we can cross that off the list.

Paramount Pictures has resurrected shelved pic "Ripley’s Believe It or Not!," hiring Steve Oedekerk to overhaul the script. Remaining in place are Jim Carrey as Ripley and Tim Burton as director, both of whom approved Oedekerk. Studio is eyeing a winter 2008 production start in China and a 2009 release date. One of the most ambitious and pricey pictures hatched by the new Paramount regime, "Ripley’s" was postponed (Daily Variety, June 13) months before its fall production start. Execs made that move because they faced the prospect of a China shoot with a budget north of $150 million, when Burton and especially Carrey were still coming up with ideas that necessitated a significant rewrite of the script by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. Oedekerk, who’ll be paid a seven-figure fee, has long been a Carrey go-to-guy. They began collaborating on "In Living Color," and Oedekerk wrote and directed "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" and scripted "Bruce Almighty." Oedekerk most recently scripted the Tom Shadyac-directed "Evan Almighty," starring Steve Carell. Carrey hatched many of the creative ideas that will broaden the emphasis from his Robert Ripley character to some of the wonders he uncovered for his "Believe It or Not!" column. Armed with a new take that has been approved by the studio, Oedekerk will work to ramp up the spectacle factor for a budget comparable to the original.

Variety

This movie had me until I saw Tim Burton is still attached. He justs takes the bizarre one step too far…ie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 

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