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Here’s time for yet another helping of  Hollywood News to keep you abreast of the latest in show-biz. In entertainment news, several A-list actors and directors  have been lining up a bevy of upcoming projects. Enough, suffice it to say, to keep them busy and us fans in anticipation.

Hollywood News Update: Catherina Zeta Jones Coming Back with a Boom

After a long absence from the celluloid, it looks like Catherine Zeta Jones intends to make up for that by the sheer weight of numbers. Piggybacking on the the word of her comeback is the news that she already has four projects lined up, and possibly more in the pipeline. Three of these are already in the post-production stage: Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages oppsite Tom Cruise, romantic comedy Playing the Field with Gerard Butler and Stephen Frear’s Lay the Favorite co-starring Bruce Willis.

Now, she’s in talks to star in the Allen Hughes crime thriller Broken City that already includes Mark Wahlberg and Russel Crowe in the cast. Sketchy details about the plot-line reveal that the film follows an ex-cop (Wahlberg) in a good guy on the run story in the Chinatown mould.

Steven Soderbergh’s Twin Labors of Love Shaping Up

Director Steven Soderbergh’s HBO project, Behind the Candelabra, based on the life of legendary pianist Liberace and his  relationship with lover Scott Torson. Michael Douglas and Matt Damon have been roped in for the roles of Liberace and Torson, respectively.

In the meanwhile, another ambitious project of Soderbergh’s, the film version of the 60s espionage based TV show The Man from U.N.C.L.E., has recovered from the setback of losing its leading man. Soderbergh had intended for this movie to be the platform to reunite him with George Clooney; the actor, however, had to drop out of the project just prior to commencement of shooting. The reason for this, as has been reported in various film rags, is the reemergence of the back injury that Clooney had suffered on the sets of Syriana. Hollywood news has it that The Hangover actor Bradley Cooper is now being considered for the lead role of Napoleon Solo, past candidates for which include Johnny Depp and Matt Damon among others.

It is noteworthy that along with Magic Mike, these two films are the list three Soderbergh would be involved in. The man himself has already announced his intentions of retiring from film direction to pursue his interest in painting.

Hollywood News: Matt Damon’s Directorial Debut

Matt Damon, who’s often in Hollywood news for his love of poker as much as for his acting prowess, is all set to graduate to a stint behind the megaphone with the crime drama Father Daughter Time: A Tale of Armed Robbery and Eskimo Kisses. This newly announced Warner Bros. production is scheduled for a 2013 release. Damon has also co-written another unnamed Warner Bros. project with John Krasinski and Dave Eggers; Hollywood News has it that Damon is supposed to direct this drama film as well. After engaging us with diverse roles which included the quasi-Bond character Jason Bourne, it looks like the talented Mr. Ripley is all set to break out another facet of his talent.

That’s all for now, stay tuned to this entertainment news blog for the latest celebrity gossip and Hollywood news updates.

Hello and welcome to yet another update as we bring you the latest celebrity gossip and news from the world of entertainment.

Kutcher’s Hotel Fling, Sara Leal, Spills All in Exclusive Celebrity Gossip Interview

Starting with the juicier gossip: Sara Leal, the hitherto unknown 22-year-old whose only claimed to fame is her self-alleged affair with Ashton Kutcher, has spoken at length about the affair in her first interview with US Weekly. Leal has reportedly stated that Kutcher claimed to be separated from his wife, actress Demi Moore, when he entered the affair with Leal.

Leal’s rather detailed and sordid revelations have made her the darling of celebrity gossip paparazzi. Leal claims that he told a group of women, including herself, at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, where they met. What makes Leal’s account more damning is her revelation that the ‘cheating’ took place on September 24^th, Kutcher and Moore’s sixth wedding anniversary, followed by the subsequent fling.

While  gossip rags have been quick to pounce on these revelations, making an instant celebrity out of 22-year old Leal, it is quite plain that her revelations will only harm all involved parties: Kutcher, Moore, and in the longer run, herself.

Celebrity Gossip: Diddy Saves Harlem Boys & Girls Club with Emergency Donation

Moving from salacious gossip to more heartwarming news, Sean “Diddy” Combs has recently come to the rescue of The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem, which was facing closure due to a cash crunch. As reported by some celebrity gossip papers, Combs donated $60,000 to the club.

Comb’s contribution would go a long way in directly benefiting underprivileged youth in the Harlem area, predominantly populated by those of African-American and Hispanic ethnicity. The club carries out educational recreational and social enrichment programs, which shall now resume after being interrupted due to the club’s financial difficulties.

Pressed for comment by some celebrity gossip publications, Diddy simply expressed his willingness to help, owing to past familiarity with the club: Diddy hails from Harlem himself.

Bravo Backs Bethenny Frankel’s Lost at Sea Story

Bethany Frankel, creator of “SkinnyGirl” and ex-New York Real Housewife, was recently subjected to rather scathing write-ups by celebrity gossip rags over the validity of her reported 20-hour ordeal of being stranded at sea. However, Bravo has jumped to her defense, reportedly confirming the story.

“It is accurate that Bethenny, Jason and their therapist were stranded at sea when the navigation on their boat broke during a taping for the new season of Bethenny Ever After,” a Bravo spokesperson said in a statement.

Frankel said she and husband, Jason, were lost at sea after the GPS on their boat malfunctioned. They had to wait 20 hours for the Coast Guard to come save them. However, one of the men who helped rescue them told some celebrity gosip publications that Frankel and her husband were fine. He claims it was staged for her reality show.

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