Hot on the heels of some passionate festival buzz for her turn in the upcoming ballet film Black Swan, Natalie Portman has reportedly been offered the lead role in Warner Bros.’ 3-D drama Gravity, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The $80 million film, which is being directed by Alfonso Cuarón (Children of Men, Y tu mamá también), is a survival story about a woman who’s stranded on a space station and her attempts to return home to Earth. The role was previously turned down by Angelina Jolie, and Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively were later rumored to be competing for the gig. But Cuarón has now reportedly offered the part to Portman without requiring the actress to do a screen test. Portman is expected to make a decision soon after reading the latest version of the script. Robert Downey Jr. has already signed on for a supporting role in the movie, which is scheduled to shoot early next year.
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London band The xx wins Mercury Prize
London indie band The xx was awarded the Barclaycard Mercury Prize on Tuesday for their debut 2009 album xx, the AP reports. The band beat 11 other finalists (including Paul Weller, Dizzee Rascal, and Laura Marling) for the $30,000 prize, which has been given every year since 1992 to the best album by a British or Irish artist.
'Beetlejuice' actor Glenn Shadix dies
Glenn Shadix, 58, best known for playing interior designer Otho in the movie Beetlejuice (1988), died Tuesday morning in Birmingham, Ala., according to a statement posted by the actor’s family on his official website. Shadix, who was in a wheelchair due to mobility problems, reportedly died after falling and hitting his head in his kitchen, the actor’s sister told The Birmingham News. Director Tim Burton cast Shadix in Beetlejuice after seeing him portray Gertrude Stein in a Los Angeles play. Shadix would work with Burton again on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and Planet of the Apes (2001). Shadix also did voice work for the animated show Teen Titans, and guest starred in such shows as Carnivàle and Seinfeld (as Jerry’s landlord). A memorial service is scheduled for Sept. 11 in Birmingham.
Niecy Nash is engaged
People reports Niecy Nash will wed boyfriend Jay Tucker this spring. The former Dancing With the Stars competitor and Clean House host was surprised by a ring from Tucker during a weekend party with friends. “They’re very happy and are in love and are looking forward to sharing the rest of their lives together,” Nash’s rep told People. The wedding is set for May 2011. Nash has three children with ex-husband Don Nash.
David Dortort, 'Bonanza' creator, dies at 93
David Dortort, the creator of the famed, long-running TV Western Bonanza, died at age 93, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Bonanza aired on NBC from 1959-73 and was top-rated for much of that run. Dortort also wrote episodes for Lassie, The Restless Gun, and Waterfront, as well as produced several spin-offs of his beloved show.
Jenny Slate to leave 'Saturday Night Live'
EW.com has confirmed reports that Jenny Slate, who joined Saturday Night Live in 2009, will not be returning this season. Slate made a name for herself in her very first show by accidentally using the f-word in a sketch, and recently created a viral video hit called “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” Saturday Night Live premieres Sept. 25 with host Amy Poehler.
Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney to get Kennedy Center honors
Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney will pick up awards during this fall’s Kennedy Center Honors, an event that recognizes performers who contribute to American culture. “I love surprising people, I don’t like being surprised,” Winfrey told the Associated Press. “Releasing any kind of control over a show and allowing myself to sit there and be surprised is not going to be easy, but I’m willing to do that.” Other honorees include choreographer Bill T. Jones, country singer Merle Haggard, and Broadway composer Jerry Herman. The 33rd annual gala will take place on Dec. 5, and will air on CBS Dec. 28.
AOL, 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' partner for content and promo swap
AOL and Telepictures Productions, which produces The Ellen DeGeneres Show, have brokered a deal that will cross promote content between the show’s website and AOL Lifestyle and Entertainment portals including Popeater, KitchenDaily.com, and AOL Television. Per the announcement, Telepictures and AOL will also collaborate on editorial programming and digital sales packages on special events, seasonal, and holiday opportunities such as the show’s Twelve Day Give Away, Halloween, and Mother’s Day. DeGeneres’ Twitter account and Facebook page will also play a large role in the collaboration.
Danielle Staub leaving 'Real Housewives of New Jersey'
Bravo announced on Monday that Danielle Staub will not return for the third season of Real Housewives of New Jersey. Staub has played something of a villain role in the first two seasons of the reality show, sparring frequently, and sometimes rather violently, with the other housewives. Staub, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, and Teresa Giudice did seemingly make peace on the reunion show last night, however. “The reunion was Danielle’s last appearance on The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” said Andy Cohen, Bravo’s senior vice president of original programming and development who also hosts the reunion shows. “We thought the hugs were a great way to end two seasons of bitterness between the women.”
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