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Reportedly Amber Heard is the lucky actress to take every woman's dream job: Playing a romantic interest for Johnny Depp's character in a movie. The two will star together in Rum Diary, a film adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel. Here's more: Diary will place Heard at the front and center of a love triangle in the tale of a washed-up, hard-drinking journalist named Paul Kemp (Depp) in Read more
Hunter S. Thompson isn't always associated with terms like "brilliant writer" or "inventor of gonzo journalism" or even "patriot." By the time his famous work Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was adapted for film in 1998, he was becoming a caricature and a symbol of a bygone era. Just as there is irony in one of history's most complicated revolutionaries, Che Guevara, being boiled down to an Urban Read more
This new documentary from the Oscar-winning director of Taxi to the Dark Side takes a look at the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. Johnny Depp, who portrayed Thompson in the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas narrates the story which aims to show how Thompson's unconventional lifestyle and worldview led to the invention of gonzo journalism. The trailer looks insanely fascinating and Read more
Johnny Depp said hello to fans outside the Jimmy Kimmel Live studios in LA last night. He was ready to chat with Jimmy all about new movie Dark Shadows, which is out on Friday. Johnny premiered the movie, his eighth collaboration with director Tim Burton, at a premiere on Monday in LA, along with costars Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloe Moretz, and Eva Green. Johnny and Jimmy spoke about the film and Read more
The Rum Diary In this adaption of Hunter S. Thompson's novel, we follow the wild escapades of Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp), an American journalist who takes a job at a newspaper in Puerto Rico in the '50s. Although Paul has every intention to report on the important news of the region, he just can't say no to a good party. While the location is absolutely stunning (as is costar Amber Heard) and Depp Read more
Johnny Depp was in France for the second day in a row and joined his Rum Diary costar, Amber Heard, and the film's director Bruce Robinson at the Paris photocall this morning. The movie's French title translates into Rhum Express and opens there later this month. Johnny's been traveling through Europe on behalf of his latest Hunter S. Thompson adaption, a project suitable for adults, however he's Read more
Johnny Depp was in a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of necklaces yesterday to pose outside the Oxford Union in England. The private debate club was one of many stops on Johnny's UK press tour for The Rum Diary, and members were eager to hear what the actor had to say. Organizers raffled off tickets to hear Johnny speak after demand far exceeded the 500-seat capacity of the theater! Johnny also spoke Read more
Nicole Richie wore leopard flats and carried her black Givenchy bag as she ran errands in LA yesterday. She met up with a friend for a lunch date, which came after an exciting weekend for the star. Nicole attended Kate Hudson's Halloween bash dressed as Jennifer Lopez while her husband Joel Madden went as writer Hunter S. Thompson. Nicole and Joel were back in costume as a pirate and a prince on Read more
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden got into the Halloween spirit with their kids, Harlow and Sparrow, in LA this afternoon. The family of four headed to a party with Harlow dressed as a princess and Sparrow in a pumpkin suit. Nicole was back in costume as a witch after getting festive this weekend for Kate Hudson's annual Halloween party. She channeled Jennifer Lopez in a hot-pink Juicy Couture track Read more
Johnny Depp stopped by David Letterman's studios in NYC today to tape an interview that airs Thursday evening. Johnny has been in the Big Apple this week promoting his movie The Rum Diary and joined his costar Amber Heard to debut the film in the city last night. Johnny has also made time to indulge his musical side in between his press stops for the movie. Last weekend, Johnny took the stage Read more
