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Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were once again out and about in New York City, but this time it was for a good cause. The former Mlb player and triple-threat star attended a dinner to help benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and addressed the audience -- which included Jennifer Hudson and Whoopi Goldberg. 

Rodriguez looked dapper in a black suit and gray tie, while Lopez wore a cream-colored, curve-hugging dress complete with a plunging neckline and cut-outs on the shoulders. Upon speaking to those at the event, the 42-year-old athlete announced that he and Lopez, along with those at their table, had agreed to collectively donate $1 million to the cause.

Watch: Jennifer Lopez Reveals the 'Sexy Af' Text Message She Got From Alex Rodriguez on Their First Date

This has been a very charitable season for Lopez and Rodriguez. In October, they teamed up with the 48-year-old singer's ex-husband, Marc Anthony, to host the...

Barry Manilow has sold more than 80 million records worldwide since “Mandy” hit the charts 40 years ago, making him one of the biggest selling-artists ever, and even though he hasn’t had a Top Forty hit in over thirty years, his music will live on forever, thanks to the love and support of his “Fanilows.” Barry’s discography includes 25 Top Forty Hits (including 11 top ten and 3 #1′s) and 13 of those songs hit #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, making him one of the greatest AC artists of all time.

His time with Bette Midler (as her piano player) at the Continental Baths in New York City in the early 70′s is legendary, but did you know he wrote or performed some of the most iconic commercial jingles?

On his 71st birthday, let’s rank his top 20 songs. This isn’t the entire Barry Manilow collection, but it’s a good place to...

According to a ‘Glee’ insider, Lea Michele felt threatened by Charice, which is one of the big reasons the pint-sized belter’s stint on the show was cut short! Can you believe it?

This news does not make me happy in the slightest! I’m was confused as to why Charice Pempengco‘s character, Sunshine Corazon, was quickly and quietly written off Glee with little to no fanfare — and now we might know why…

“Charice was signed for a minimum of five episodes and did a press junket with [fellow new star] Chord Overstreet. She had a big debut, but things changed and they didn’t put her back in. The word is, Lea is the big star, and producers want to keep her happy,” an insider told Page Six.

Originally, Charice, 19, was brought into the series with a ton of press and attention. In fact, the first time I met her was...

22 schemes from Fishguard to Derby to Bournemouth are given lottery cash bringing the total to 59

The BFI has announced it is to give out more than £370,000 in lottery money to 22 projects across the UK for audience development.

The money is from the not exactly snappily-titled Transition Fund for Audience Development, set up because of the still messy and confused national and regional funding situation. All that stems from the abolition of the UK Film Council.

In the BFI's words, the fund is to: "Support audience development projects facing budget cuts in funding as a result of the changes in the national and regional film funding landscape which have taken place before a new film strategy and funding priorities come into effect from April 2012."

Peter Buckingham, head of distribution and exhibition at the BFI, said this:

"We have moved as swiftly as possible to ensure that film organisations are able to...

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How do You feel about Charice Pempengco’s new music video for “Far As the Sky”?

Our girl Charice has released the music video for her song “Far as the Sky” — and it’s simple, classy and very open to interpretation! In the video, which was released July 6 through Warner Music Japan, the 19-year-old singer looks adorable in a fedora hat as she goes from singing the ballad in a small room, to various major cities around the world. What we love about “Far as the Sky” — which is going to be used as the theme song for a Japanese TV show called Bull Doctor — is how it feels like Charice is dedicating the song to her loyal fans. I’ll share my love to help you through the deepest night Far as the sky my love will blow away your pain no...

Carmen Electra is the latest star to join Kim Kardashian’s Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity with ShoeDazzle.

Carmen has called her design Bombshell, and proceeds will raise money for One Voice, which helps disadvantaged families in La.

“They say that clothes make the person, and a shoe like ‘Bombshell’ goes a long way toward making women feel sexy and beautiful,” says Carmen. "I can’t wait to wear it!

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The birds from Rio pecked their way to a staggering $464 Million at the box office when the film released in April. Fox has announced plans to bring the animated film to home video – both DVD and Blu-ray – on August 2, 2011.

Check out the special features:

• Explore the World of Rio: Beach, Jungle, City, Stadium

• Blu Shows the Way (Introduction)

• Boom-Boom Tish Tish: The Sounds of Rio

• The Making of Hot Wings

• Saving the Species: One Voice at a Time

• The Real Rio

• Welcome to Rio Music Video

• Deleted Scene: “Fruit Stand”

• Postcards from Rio

• Carnival Dance O Rama: Intro, Blu, Jewel, Luiz, Monkeys, Nico and Pedro, Raphael, Samba Line

• Rio de Jam-eiro Jukebox

• Taio Cruz – Telling the World Music Video

• Angry Birds Rio – Trailer

• Angry Birds Rio – Nigel Mash Up

• Angry Birds Rio – Instructional Video

• Live Lookup Powered By IMDb...

Disc Dish has all the official details on the Blu-ray and DVD release of the animated movie Rio, which will arrive on Aug. 2 from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

The 2-disc DVD will be priced at $34.98 and the Blu-ray/DVD combo (including a Digital Copy) at $39.99. Amazon has discounted them to $31.49 and $27.99, respectively.

There’s also a continuing joint offer between Amazon and Fox for $10 Movie Cash to see Rio in theaters with the purchase of one of 25 DVDs or Blu-rays. The offer runs through June 30.

The PG-rated family film, about the titular domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota who meets the bird of his dreams and then embarks on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro, features the voices of Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs), Jamie Foxx (Ray), Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Leslie Mann (I Love You Phillip Morris) and Jane Lynch (TV’s Glee).

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Fox Home Entertainment announced today that Rio will come out on Blu-Ray and DVD on August 2. Both the Blu-Ray and DVD will include tons of special features.

Captured as a young bird from the wild, Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) is a domesticated Spix Macaw living thousands of miles away from his homeland, Brazil. When his human owner Linda (Leslie Mann) discovers that he is the last male of his kind, they head south to Rio de Janeiro to meet the only other female.

But it’s far from love at first sight between the socially-awkward, flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel (Anne Hathaway). Shortly after Blu’s arrival, the two rare birds are captured by greedy animal smugglers and find themselves lost in the Brazilian rainforest.

Rio will be available on 3-Disc Party Edition, featuring the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy; as well as in a 2-Disc DVD Party Edition.

As summer heats up, spread your wings and celebrate with the funniest birds in town! The all-new comedy-adventure Rio comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Rio brings together vivid characters and colorful backdrops amidst energizing Latin and contemporary tunes, creating the ultimate family-friendly music and dance experience for audiences of all ages. In addition to more than one hour of special bonus features and materials, consumers will have access to all-new exclusive levels of the smash video game hit Angry Birds Rio that showcase your favorite characters from the film!

Captured as a young bird from the wild, Blu (Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network) is a domesticated Spix Macaw living thousands of miles away from his homeland, Brazil. When his human owner Linda (Leslie Mann, 17 Again) discovers that he is the last male of his kind, they head south to Rio de Janeiro to meet the only other female.

Our favorite singer-turned-actress, Charice Pempengco, tweeted June 6 she wrapped shooting her role in ‘Here Comes the Boom!’ Are You excited to see it?

We cannot wait to see the gem who is Charice Pempengco in her first ever movie role in the film, Here Comes the Boom — and we’re one step closer to that happening! The 19-year-old Filipino artist tweeted she wrapped her role as the character, Malia, June 6.

“Done with the movie!!! It was nice working with everybody! Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, everybody! Now it’s party time. :]” Charice wrote on Twitter.

Here Comes the Boom centers around a high school music teacher (Kevin James) who’s forced to moonlight as an Mma fighter in order to raise money for his music group. Charice recently told HollywoodLife.com her character is “a musical genius. She plays piano, sings and everything.”

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On Sunday, June 5th, celebrities gathered at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills to support the One Voice Scholars Program at the 5th Annual Kidstock music festival.

Julie Bowen, Ryan Phillippe, Jason Bateman, Busy Phillips, Ed O’Neil, Soleil Moon Frye and more attended with families in tow to watch musical performances, participate in arts & crafts projects and singing and dancing activities. Eco-conscience SodaStream was on hand serving homemade soda while Dyson kept things cool with their Air Multiplier wall and wind-chime station.

The One Voice Scholars Program mentors and prepares low-income inner-city Los Angeles high school students for college and places them in top colleges across the United States.

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Busy Philipps and Ryan Phillippe were among the famous parents who brought their little ones along to Kidstock yesterday at La's Greystone Mansion. The event was held to benefit the One Voice Scholars program, and there was plenty to keep the celebrity babies busy. Ryan's son, Deacon, made his own soda thanks to SodaStream, while Busy and her daughter, Birdie, got to work at the arts and crafts table. Jason Bateman also brought along 4-year-old Francesca, while Modern Family's Julie Bowen and Soleil Moon Frye also brought their kids. Ryan wrapped up the weekend with Deacon while his mom, Reese Witherspoon, was off at the MTV Movie Awards. Reese took home the ceremony's Generation Award with an empowering speech that was aimed squarely at aspiring actresses who feel the need to share sex tapes or naked photos. She kept the celebrations coming afterward as well, joining pals Chelsea Handler...

It was family affair at the Fifth Annual Kidstock in Beverly Hills on Sunday. The event, sponsored by Hudson Jeans, benefited the One Voice Scholars Program, which mentors and prepares low-income students for college. Former child stars like Jason Bateman and Soleil Moon Frye ("Punky Brewster") brought their children, as did "Modern Family's" Ed O'Neill and Julie Bowen . Check out all the cute family photos below: Looked like a fun event! Read more...

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We’ve heard bits and pieces of her new jam, but the whole thing is as beautiful as we had hoped!

Charice is flawless, and her newest single continues her legacy of being the best singer on the planet!

Charice, 18, has just dropped “Louder,” which is the second single from her upcoming, as-yet-untitled sophomore record.

The release of the song also dovetails quite nicely with Charice’s upcoming appearance on the May 24 season finale of Glee.

You can buy the MP3 of “Louder” here. What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Is “Louder” Charice’s best song yet?

– William Earl

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Charice Was On The Paramount Lot In La For A ‘Glee’ Fitting! Exclusive Confirmation! Charice & Jasmine Villegas Are Teaming Up For A New Song, ‘One Voice!’ Who Should Charice Date? See Pics Of David Archuleta, Nick Jonas, Rain & More! Then Vote! View...

Our favorite singer has been getting rave reviews from her castmates!

There is no doubt Charice has phenomenal voice, but she also has the respect of her peers on Glee!

The 19-year-old beauty is set to appear on the May 24 season finale, and HollywoodLife.com caught up with some of her costars at the May 14 Kiis FM Wango Tango Concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. to talk about her genius.

Harry Shum, Jr. is impressed with how much talent there is in such a little performer. ”That girl, she is so quiet when she comes in and she is so shy,” he says. “We don’t know how she is and then she gets on that stage and literally blows us away! You have nothing but respect for her, everytime she opens her mouth.” Ashley Fink is similarly captivated, saying, “I think she is amazing! She is...

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Our favorite ‘Glee’ gal brings the house down with this rousing rendition!

It’s no secret Charice is one of our favorite singers, and she was so touching when she performed the Filipino national anthem on May 7 at the beginning of the Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight in Las Vegas!

The match, which took place at the MGM Grand Arena, began with the national anthems of both contenders, and Manny requested that Charice, 18, perform “Lupang Hinirang” in honor of their shared Filipino heritage.

We love hearing Charice sing, and this might be her most passionate performance yet!

– William Earl

Get More Charice!

Charice Was On The Paramount Lot In La For A ‘Glee’ Fitting! Exclusive Confirmation! Charice & Jasmine Villegas Are Teaming Up For A New Song, ‘One Voice!’ Who Should Charice Date? See Pics Of David Archuleta, Nick Jonas, Rain & More! Then Vote!

Seriously, how amazing is this duo? Read on to find out how Jasmine and Charice are using their music to help people all over the globe.

When we say Charice is on a mission to save the world, we’re actually not exaggerating. The Filipina phenomenon is teaming with none other than Jasmine Villegas for a new single to benefit Gawad Kalinga, a Philippines-based international organization dedicated to building sustainable communities and putting an end to poverty worldwide. And only HollywoodLife.com has all the scoop on their epic collaboration, “One Voice.”

“We’re in the finishing stages right now,” Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, who produced the song along with bandmate apl.de.ap, tells us exclusively. “Charice was just in here, and she’s got an amazing voice. She’s just a mega power house when it comes to her singing capabilities.”

And because Gawad Kalinga is an international organization,...

Chuck Mitsui's "One Kine Day," and Listte Marie Flanary's "One Voice" both topped the Hawaii International Film Festival 2010 Audience Awards, nabbing the favorite narrative and favorite documentary gongs respectively. In the short film category Ruben Carrilo was awarded the prize for "Mana I Ka Leo Power of the Voice." All three films are Hawaiian made. "The status of Hawaii-made films continues to rise," said Anderson Le, Hiff's Director of ...

"Christine Conradt reveals the art of being a screenwriter"

by Michael Aaron Gallagher of StayFamous.Net

If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the on-screen magic of motion pictures, captivated by a dramatic action sequence, laughing out loud in a theater, or simply falling in love with a romantic line spoken by your favorite movie star, chances are you had to remind yourself that it’s all a fairytale, a world in which the actors merely play a part that has been written for them.

But where do those words come from and who imagines them?

Christine Conradt, screenwriter for the new film “Accused at Seventeen,” starring former Golden Globe nominee Cynthia Gibb, Nicole Gale Anderson (of the Disney Channel original series “Jonas”), and Reiley McClendon (“The Flyboys”), recently explained that the process of writing a screenplay for a film or television series is often a collaborative effort. Although...

I am lucky enough to have Director of One Voice Lisette Maire Flanary (Lehua Films) a writing mentor, so before writing this entry I met up with Lisette at Ihop in downtown La (my suggestion) to ask "Would it offend you if I described your documentary as Spellbound meets Native Hawaiian soul?". Her eyebrow raised and she shot up straight in the booth "No way! That's exactly how we pitched it."

One Voice follows a group of teenage chorus directors as they compete for the honor of their young lifetime. To represent their class and compete to take home the grand prize trophy in the Kamehameha Schools song contest. The contest is a unique amalgam of Hawaiian language songs, intense vocal arrangements, with a healthy pinch of band geek. Which, is totally hot now thanks to Glee.

This is Lisette's third film destined for public television broadcast, and is her...

For several decades now, the Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans has been a force to be reckoned with—a high-energy, eleven-piece ensemble that mixes vodou rhythms with elements of rock, reggae, and African roots music. (The band’s name is a reference to both a vodou priest of the Haitian Revolution and guitar-idol Jimi Hendrix—“eksperyans” is Creole for “experience.”) Since 1990 at least, when their Carnival hit song “Ke’m Pa Sote” became a protest anthem against the post-Duvalier military regime, the band has also been a powerful voice for change in Haiti. The band’s founder and leader, Theodore “Lolo” Beabrun, is a musical soul-rebel in the tradition of Bob Marley and Fela; and in the aftermath of January’s devastating earthquake, his mission has become all the more urgent. This Friday, the band will perform in Kingston, New York, in a special “One Voice for Haiti” concert benefitting The Haitian People Support Project,...

Believe it or not, Barry Manilow did not write the songs the whole world sings. He didn't even write that one. 'I Write the Songs' was composed by Bruce Johnston, which Barry readily admits whenever the subject comes up -- it's even in his Las Vegas concert show. However, Barry Manilow does have a huge catalog of songs that he has made famous, whether as a writer or singer. Therefore, why wouldn't he want Fox's 'Glee' to use his music for an episode? If it's good enough for Madonna, why not Barry?

Well, Barry thinks it's a great idea and did something about it. Ryan Seacrest reports that Manilow called him the other day to address rumors that he'll be on 'Glee' -- rumors that were news to me. Barry told Ryan that he hasn't received a phone call from 'Glee' yet, but he's willing. "It would be great.

Actress says Mount Kilimanjaro 'was like this mysterious, foreboding, ominous woman.'

By James Montgomery

Jessica Biel

Photo: MTV News

New York — While climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of Kenna's "Summit on the Summit" mission, Jessica Biel got to know the 19,000-odd feet of rock pretty well. In fact, she's pretty sure the mountain is actually a woman.

"She was like this mysterious, foreboding, ominous woman. And she was hidden almost all day long, and just when you were unmotivated, and feeling like crap and uninspired and thinking, 'What am I doing here?' the clouds would part and she would peek out, and the beauty would strike you, and then you'd be inspired again," Biel told MTV News on the red carpet for the premiere of "Summit." "And she was literally, like, this woman who would pull this veil over her face and disappear, and then she'd show a little bit of herself,...

Nintendo flatly rejected a prediction last year that they would release a Wii HD in 2010. In addition to publicly parrying with DS successor rumors and answering questions about the iPad's implications, the big minds at the House of Mario have kept silent on when their next generation of console hardware would see the light. One voice was willing to delve into hypotheticals, however, and he thinks that making the inevitable Wii follow-up HD-compatible won't be enough.

“If asked if making the Wii compatible with high definition -- just making it compatible with high resolution -- will get players throughout the world to buy it, I would of course say 'do you think it would sell with just that? It needs something new’,” Nintendo president Satoru Iwata told investors during a Q&A session, according to a translation by Andriasang.

Iwata's candid remarks are a bit of a surprise considering how...