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Buzz News Roundup, 5/16

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 May 2008 13:30:28 PDT

Did you ever read R.L. Stine's Goosebumps books? Now there's going to be a movie version of the series, Variety reports.
Billboard has the rundown of this year's BET Awards nominees; T. Pain leads the pack with five nominations.
Hooray! The hilarious Rob Corddry has finally landed a starring role, in the action-comedy Project A, which will be produced by Ben Stiller, ComingSoon writes.
According to Variety, we'll see an English-language remake of the Chilean movie Pretendiendo in which "a beautiful woman . . . dons a fat suit to shield herself from any more romantic upsets."
American Idol's Taylor Hicks is headed to Broadway as the Teen Angel in a production of Grease, Billboard reports.
Zap2It writes that George Clooney will star in an adaptation of the non-fiction book Men Who Stare at Goats.
The Wall Street Journal claims that if ratings don't improve for the CW, the network may be doomed.
ComingSoon reports that Danny Glover will reprise his stage role in a big screen adaptation of Master Harold... and the Boys.
Check out the colorful pictures of the grand opening of the Simpsons ride at Universal Studios in the Orlando Sentinel.

The Office, "Special Project": Best Lines of The Night

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:49:37 PST

In this week's episode of The Office, Dwight has been chosen to spearhead a three-week assignment in Tallahassee. He's putting together "a competent team" that will assist him on the mission, setting up a number of new Sabre locations. Half the episode deals with various relationship issues, and the rest is essentially an audition for the team that will head to Florida. There are some important plot points revealed: Val and Darryl vaguely express their feelings for each other, and Erin tells us she wants to head to Florida for good. While "Special Project" definitely has potential, this week just kind of landed flat for me.

Regardless, there are a few funny moments that stood out in my mind. To read a few of my fave lines from "Special Project," just keep reading.

Marion Cotillard and Her Little Man Marcel Share a Sweet Closeup on Set

Lauren Turner — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:55:26 PST

Marion Cotillard wrapped her son, Marcel, in her coat while walking around NYC yesterday. She got a visit from the little guy on the set of her untitled James Gray project. Marcel has been frequently spotted around the Big Apple, since he and dad Guillaume Canet also stepped out with Marion last month. When Marion isn't hanging with her main men, she's been acting opposite Joaquin Phoenix on the film. It's just one of Marion's many projects this year, including Rust & Bone and her Summer release, The Dark Knight Rises. Before she starts promoting the superhero action movie, though, Marion will have Marcel's first birthday to celebrate in May.

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright Show Off Their Beach Bodies For the Cameras

Lauren Turner — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:57:24 PST

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright lounged atop the sand on the set of The Grandmothers in Sydney yesterday. Robin wore a bikini for the scene while Naomi covered up in a one-piece swimsuit. Naomi traveled to her native Australia with her family last month. She went to Bronte Beach with partner Liev Schreiber and sons Sasha and Samuel, made an appearance at Centennial Park, and was spotted jogging with Liev earlier this week. Naomi's since switched gears to work and has spent the last few days filming with Robin. The Grandmothers is one of Naomi's many projects, since she also recently signed on to portray Princess Diana, saying, "It is such an honor to be able to play this iconic role."

Drew Barrymore Photographs Her Muse, Up-and-Comer Shailene Woodley

Katie Henry — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:45:00 PST

Drew Barrymore photographed Shailene Woodley for Vs. magazine's latest issue. It was Drew's first cover shoot, and she personally handpicked the young Descendants star, Shailene, for the project. For her part, Shailene graces the first in a trio of issues that Drew shot for the publication. It's not the first time the pair have teamed up on a project, since Drew also directed Shailene in a music video for Best Coast. Drew's had plenty of experience doing her own modeling, including her successful CoverGirl campaign and most recently covering InStyle, but she told Ellen DeGeneres that she physically made herself sick stressing over her first professional gig as a photographer. Shailene, on the other hand, felt comfortable enough to pose topless for a few of Drew's photos.

Diane Kruger Picks a Dramatic Look For Her Royal Debut

Katie Henry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:57 PST

All eyes were on Diane Kruger as she made her way down the red carpet at tonight's Berlin Film Festival premiere of Farewell, My Queen. She began the day at a photocall wearing a colorful look from 10 Crosby by Derek Lam and chatted with press, in her native German, about director Benoît Jacquot's dramatic Marie Antoinette tale. She spoke freely about the project, and even addressed the movie's over the top fashion. Diane said of the wardrobe, "I personally hate historical films where people just look at dresses and hair. . . I had to forget that to do the film. . .You need to see the woman Marie Antoinette, not just the queen."

For tonight's screening Diane went for a bolder look and turned up the sparkle factor in a beaded Giambattista Valli Couture gown, jeweled Judith Leiber clutch, and edgy cuff earrings. Diane and boyfriend Joshua Jackson are one of our favorite red-carpet pairs, and they're right at the top of our pre-Valentine's Day list of Hollywood's cutest couples. He couldn't be with her tonight, but she did have the company of the film festival's director, Dieter Kosslick.

See Inside amfAR's Glam Gala With SJP, Cindy, and Heidi

Allie Merriam — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:52 PST

The fun continued inside the 2012 amfAR charity gala at NYC's Cipriani Wall Street last night. Host Sarah Jessica Parker, decked out in a pink Oscar de la Renta gown, mingled with friends like Stanley Tucci, who brought along his fiancée Felicity Blunt. Heidi Klum caught up with some other members of the Project Runway family, like Kenneth Cole and Molly Sims. Cindy Crawford made the rounds with Roberto Cavalli and took the stage with Elizabeth Hurley to present one of the evening's honors. The event is a traditional kickoff to New York Fashion Week, which officially starts today. Make sure to stay tuned to get all the updates from the stylish proceedings, including the parties, front rows, and style.

Click through to see Jennifer Hudson, Nicky Hilton, and more inside amfAR's bash.

Eva Mendes Visits Ryan Gosling on Set in Thailand

Allie Merriam — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:33:44 PST

Ryan Gosling has been in Thailand for the past few weeks working on Only God Forgives, and his girlfriend, Eva Mendes, flew over this week for a visit. He was spotted continuing his martial arts training at a gym on Monday, and Eva ventured out solo to get a snack yesterday. Eva has been in LA focusing on her own movie-making during the last month, but made time to keep an eye on Ryan's beloved dog George. Ryan's project sees him pairing up yet again with his Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn. Their shooting schedule means Ryan's been missing out on award season back in LA. Ryan was up for numerous awards for his acting in both Drive and George Clooney's The Ides of March, but he unfortunately missed out on nabbing a coveted nod from the Academy.

Ryan and Eva met last Summer on the set for another film, The Place Beyond the Pines. In the March issue of Marie Claire, Eva spoke for the first time about shooting alongside Ryan. She said, "He’s your dream costar. I have never felt so creatively satisfied on a film."

Images courtesy AKM Images/GSI Media

5 Cool Art Kits For Creative Kids

Natasha Dantzig — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:49:01 PST

How artistic! Lil ones love to create and can spend hours working away on a project. Arts and crafts are the prefect solution to Winter's doldrums, whether tots are into your standard paintbrush and paper fare or whether they have more specific artistic pursuits. Keep reading for five fun kits to occupy and inspire the lil Picasso in your life.

Sweet Success: 10 Tips For Baking the Perfect Macaron

Sara Yoo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:06:19 PST

With their vibrant colors and lacy frills, dainty, crisp-crusted French macarons are the perfect Valentine's Day baking project. But these lovely little delicacies are temperamental enough to stump even the most accomplished chefs. Even if you follow a detailed recipe down to the letter, a batch of macarons can go very wrong very quickly. Thanks to humidity, an unreliable oven temperature gauge, or an overly enthusiastic stirring hand, you may find yourself facing macaron-ageddon rather than baking bliss. But before you throw in the tea towel, we've assembled a few tips to solve your sugary conundrums.