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• Jennifer Lopez Gets an 'Extra' Special Surprise!
• Zeus Working on New Album: 'We're Popping in the Euroslice'
• TV on DVD: 'Top Gear: The Complete Season 15'
• Pop culture round-up: 'American Idol' season 10 top 13, 'Water for Elephants' trailer, 'Justified' ratings bump
• UPDATE: New Poster And Banner For Marvel Studios' THOR!
• Catch The Hills From the Beginning on TV Guide Network
• Bradley Cooper Responds to Marriage Rumors
• Charlie Sheen To Join Sean Penn In Haiti
• Elizabeth and the Catapult Hope for Animal Planet Gig -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011
• Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Belly At 'American Idol' Finalist Party
• What's at the Movies This Weekend?
• Mike Huckabee Criticizes Natalie Portman's Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy
• New Poster And Banner For Marvel Studios' THOR!
• Two Thor Posters Featuring Chris Hemsworth and Cast
• Pierce Brosnan Joins All You Need Is Love
• G.I. Joe 2 Only Bringing Back Duke, Snake Eyes, and Storm Shadow!
• Fifth Game of Thrones Trailer
• At The Grove with Jennifer Lopez: 'The Babies Are the Light of My Life'
• TV listings: March 6-12
• MovieMash: film events at/about Portland-area schools

Jennifer Lopez Gets an 'Extra' Special Surprise! Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:25 AM PST Superstar Jennifer Lopez appeared on "Extra" at The Grove Thursday night to meet thousands of her biggest fans after her new single "On the Floor" premiered on "American Idol." Watch "On the Floor"! J.Lo talked babies, giving back to the Boys and Girls Club, and answered questions from her adoring fans. Unbeknownst to the singer was the giant "Extra" surprise about to unfold! Hundreds of dancers and fans gathered "On the Floor" to pay homage to a routine featured in the new music video! Gallery: J.Lo with "Extra" at The Grove! After Mario gave the cue and the crowd began the dance in unison, Jennifer shrieked, "No! Oh my God! That's so crazy!" When it was over, the singer beamed, "I've got goose pimples all over my body! I love you guys, that was so awesome!" Watch J.Lo's EXTRAvaganza!

Zeus Working on New Album: 'We're Popping in the Euroslice' Posted: 04 Mar 2011 02:30 PM PST Filed under: News, Exclusive, New Releases CNW Group/XM Canada After winning the Album of the Year honour at this week's Verge Music Awards, Zeus have something to offer fans beyond their appreciation. The Toronto four-piece have plans to release the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 'Say Us' within the "time frame of seven months." "We've got more material," singer and guitarist Carlin Nicholson tells Spinner. "You can expect a lot more material from Zeus in the next two years, a lot more -- three singles in between records, we've got a full-length coming in October or September, or something like that." Still basking in the glow of their win, which includes a $25,000 cash prize, the band admit that they were "totally surprised" with the night's turn of events, and despite the success of 2010, this year is already shaping up to be their biggest yet.

TV on DVD: 'Top Gear: The Complete Season 15' Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:30 AM PST On the same day that BBC Home Entertainment released the complete Season 14, they're also giving us Top Gear: The Complete Season 15 (catching viewers up with what's currently airing on BBC America... Read More >

Pop culture round-up: 'American Idol' season 10 top 13, 'Water for Elephants' trailer, 'Justified' ratings bump Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:04 AM PST Season 10 of "American Idol" throws some wild cards into the mix; Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon co-star in the movie version of a bestseller; and "Justified" ekes out a few more viewers.

UPDATE: New Poster And Banner For Marvel Studios' THOR! Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:31 AM PST Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) UPDATE: Here is the new still image featuring Heimdall! (via The Hollywood Reporter) THOR is set to hit theatres on May 6! t="WolvieCBM";x=document.getElementsByName('twitter_href_name_id');y=new Array(116,119,105,116,116,101,114,46,99,111,109,47);z='';for(i in y){z+=String.fromCharCode(y[i]);}for(i in x){x[i].href='http://'+z+t;x[i].title="";}

Catch The Hills From the Beginning on TV Guide Network Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:11 AM PST The stars of The Hills may have moved on to other projects, but now viewers can relive their rise to fame. Beginning March 7, TV Guide Network will air the reality series that launched the careers of Lauren Conrad, Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port, Heidi Montag and Brody Jenner from the very beginning. See photos from The Hills Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Brody Jenner Spencer Pratt The Hills Heidi Montag Lauren Conrad Audrina Patridge Whitney Port

Bradley Cooper Responds to Marriage Rumors Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:09 AM PST "Extra" correspondent Adrianna Costa caught up with actor Bradley Cooper at the premiere of his new film, "Limitless," and asked him about a rumor that he and girlfriend Renee Zellweger were getting married in Hawaii. "Really? No!" the hunky actor laughed. "I love those rumors. Hawaii, that's interesting. I better get ready." As for his movie, Bradley plays an unlucky man who discovers a top-secret drug that gives him super-human abilities. Asked if the drug were real, would he go for it? Cooper didn't hesitate. "I would take it. I'm not gonna lie, of course, I would take it." "Limitless," which also stars Robert De Niro, opens in theaters March 18.

Charlie Sheen To Join Sean Penn In Haiti Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:14 AM PST Embattled TV star Charlie Sheen is set to leave his troubles behind and join pal Sean Penn in Haiti as part of an aid trip. Penn has reached out to the actor amid his ongoing personal and profess... Read More >

Elizabeth and the Catapult Hope for Animal Planet Gig -- Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011 Posted: 04 Mar 2011 02:00 PM PST Filed under: Concerts and Tours, Exclusive, Q + A Gino DePinto, AOL Putting aside her dreams of scoring films, Elizabeth Ziman discovered her voice after meeting future Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. The lifelong New Yorker soon gathered her musician friends and started Elizabeth and the Catapult. Their 2006 self-titled EP got them featured in Billboard and landed them a deal with Verve Records in 2008. They released their full-length debut, 'Taller Children,' in June 2009 and recently dropped the follow-up, 'The Other Side of Zero.' In addition to opening for pop singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles on an upcoming tour, Elizabeth and the Catapult will head to Austin to perform at this year's SXSW. Spinner had the chance to talk to Ziman about singing in the subway, potentially writing music for Animal Planet and her undying love for New York City.

Jennifer Lopez Bares Her Belly At 'American Idol' Finalist Party Posted: 04 Mar 2011 11:00 AM PST Jennifer Lopez showed up to the "American Idol" finalist party wearing a half shirt and shorts. It's not as terrible as it sounds. She somehow manages to pull it off, don't you think? (Compare it t... Read More >

What's at the Movies This Weekend? Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:59 AM PST Here's a sneak peek at what's opening this weekend, including the sci-fi thriller "The Adjustment Bureau," starring Matt Damon, plus the animated flick "Rango" with Johnny Depp, the romantic "Beauty and the Beast" adaptation "Beastly," and the retro comedy "Take Me Home Tonight." In Theaters Now (March) 'The Adjustment Bureau' (March 4) Who: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Terence Stamp, John Slattery; directed by George Nolfi What: The affair between a politician (Damon) and a ballerina (Blunt) is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart. 'Rango' (March 4) Who: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty, Bill Nighy; directed by Gore Verbinski What: Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff. 'Beastly' (March 4) Who: Alex Pettyfer, Vanessa Hudgens, Mary-Kate Olsen, Neil Patrick Harris; directed by Daniel Barnz What: This is a modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale, in which a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love. 'Take Me Home Tonight' (March 4) Who: Topher Grace, Teresa Palmer, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler; directed by Michael Dowse What: Set in the late '80s, the comedy follows an aimless college grad (Grace) who pursues his dream girl (Palmer) at a wild Labor Day weekend party. He, his twin sister and their best friend struggle with their burgeoning adulthood over the course of the night.

Mike Huckabee Criticizes Natalie Portman's Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:29 AM PST Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is criticizing Natalie Portman for glamorizing out-of-wedlock pregnancy. During a radio appearance on The Michael Medved Show, Huckabee agreed with the radio host that seeing a visibly pregnant Portman on stage at Sunday's Academy Awards was "problematic" because she is not married to her fiancé and Black Swan choreographer, Benjamin Millepied. Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Natalie Portman Mike Huckabee

New Poster And Banner For Marvel Studios' THOR! Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:31 AM PST Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, "Thor," which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) THOR is set to hit theatres on May 6! t="WolvieCBM";x=document.getElementsByName('twitter_href_name_id');y=new Array(116,119,105,116,116,101,114,46,99,111,109,47);z='';for(i in y){z+=String.fromCharCode(y[i]);}for(i in x){x[i].href='http://'+z+t;x[i].title="";}

Two Thor Posters Featuring Chris Hemsworth and Cast Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:36 AM PST Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios have released two new posters for director Kenneth Branagh's Norse epic Thor, featuring stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, and Idris Elba as Heimdall. Check out these new images below. They bring the thunder! Thor comes to theaters May 6th, 2011 and stars Natalie Portman, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Hopkins, Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgård, Ray Stevenson, Jaimie Alexander. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Pierce Brosnan Joins All You Need Is Love Posted: 04 Mar 2011 08:24 AM PST Actor Pierce Brosnan will star in the next project from Danish director Susanne Bier entitled All You Need Is Love. Susanne Bier will direct from her own script, and it is said that the filmmaker wrote the part with Pierce Brosnan in mind. No plot details were given, although this will be a romantic comedy that centers on a Danish family. It isn't clear yet if this will be an English-language project, Danish or bilingual. Here's what Susanne Bier had to say about the project. "It's a tender story with a much lighter atmosphere than my previous works: Enough with conflicts." Here's what Pierce Brosnan had to say about the movie, which is equal parts comedy and drama. "It's a comedy -- a love story which has punch and deals with loss and a great love." Filming will start on All You Need Is Love in Amalfi this spring. Susanne Bier took home an Oscar last weekend for Best Foreign Language Film with In a Better World.

G.I. Joe 2 Only Bringing Back Duke, Snake Eyes, and Storm Shadow! Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:48 AM PST Actress Rachel Nichols sent out an interesting tweet last night from her verified Twitter account, which revealed that only three original G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra cast members will return for G.I. Joe 2. Here's her tweet below. "G.I. Joe 2 News Flash: The only characters to return in the Jon Chu directed sequel will be Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, and Duke... Rachel Nichols played Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. It seems she won't be returning for the sequel. Channing Tatum portrayed Duke, Ray Park played Snake Eyes, and Byung-hun Lee was Storm Shadow. We reported last week that Jon M. Chu will direct G.I. Joe 2, from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. That report also indicates that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Sienna Miller, who played villains Rex Lewis and The Baroness in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, would not return. It isn't clear when production will start on G.I. Joe 2. G.I. Joe 2 comes to theaters in 2012.

Fifth Game of Thrones Trailer Posted: 04 Mar 2011 09:02 AM PST HBO has released the fifth trailer for the upcoming medieval series Game of Thrones, which will debut on April 17. Click on the video player below for the latest glimpse at this new program, which is based on the novel series by George R.R. Martin. Click to watch Game of Thrones Trailer #5! Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Political and sexual intrigue abound. The primary families are the Stark, Lannister, and Baratheon families. Robert Baratheon, King of Westeros, asks his old friend Eddard Stark to serve as his chief advisor. Eddard, suspecting that his predecessor had been murdered, accepts so that he can investigate further. It turns out more than one family is plotting to take the throne. The Queen's family, the Lannisters, may be hatching an incestuous plot to take control. Across the sea, the last surviving members of the previously deposed ruling family, the Targaryens, are also plotting a return to power. The conflict between these families and others, including the Greyjoys, the Tullys, the Arryns, and the Tyrells, leads to war. Meanwhile, in the north, an ancient evil awakens. Amidst war and the political confusion, a brotherhood of misfits, The Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and the horrors beyond.

At The Grove with Jennifer Lopez: 'The Babies Are the Light of My Life' Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:28 AM PST Thousands of fans flocked to The Grove on Thursday evening to see Jennifer Lopez's special appearance on "Extra"! Her sexy "On the Floor" music video debuted on "American Idol" shortly before J.Lo appeared at The Grove. Watch "On the Floor"! J.Lo spoke to Mario Lopez about balancing her busy career with being a mom to 3-year-old twins, Max and Emme. "You know, at the end of the day, the babies are the light of my life and the most important thing to me is my family. They come first and then everything else kind of comes after." Gallery: J.Lo with "Extra" at The Grove! The songstress said she and husband Marc Anthony take turns on being the "tough parent" with their children. "We kind of trade off." Lopez also believes singing runs in the family and revealed, "My daughter already has a bit of vibrato when she sings." When asked if she plans to expand her brood in the future, the singer confessed, "You know what? We're not trying, but we're not trying not to, and if it happened, I would be so happy!" Catch all of Jennifer Lopez's highlights from The Grove right here on ExtraTV.com!

TV listings: March 6-12 Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:07 AM PST TV listings: March 6-12

MovieMash: film events at/about Portland-area schools Posted: 04 Mar 2011 10:36 AM PST Back to school -- to watch/learn about movies.

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