Monday, August 30, 2010

Paris Hilton Thanks Fans for "the Love" After Drug Bust


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Paris Hilton -- who was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony cocaine possession in Las Vegas -- is thanking fans for standing by her.
"I'm so thankful to all my fans for all the love and support you are giving me," she Twittered Sunday. "Thank you all. Love you so much. Love Paris xoxo"
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On Saturday, Hilton's attorney issued the following statement: "This matter will be dealt with in the courts not in the media and I encourage people not to rush to judgment until all of the facts have been dealt with in a court of law."

Al Pacino Open To Cameo On 'Modern Family'


Story photo: Al Pacino Open To Cameo On 'Modern Family'Al Pacino holds his Emmy backstage at the big event, LA, Aug. 29, 2010Casey Rodgers/NBCAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Al Pacino picked up an Emmy on Sunday night for playing Dr. Jack Kevorkian in HBO's "You Don't Know Jack," but he isn't opposed to following it up with a guest visit to another Emmy award-winning show - the ABC comedy "Modern Family."
Pacino told Access Hollywood's Shaun Robinson on the red carpet before the event that he is a fan of the show, even if he doesn't watch it regularly.
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"I don't see 'Modern Family' much, but a friend of mine's in it - Jesse Ferguson," the actor told Shaun, referring to Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell Pritchett.
Al revealed that Jesse, who he previously starred with in the Shakespeare in the Park production of "The Merchant of Venice," which moves to Broadway in October, got the superstar to watch the popular sitcom.
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"I worked with him and he showed me a couple of episodes," Al explained. "[It's] very funny and they're all great."
When Shaun asked if he'd be interested in making a cameo on the show, Al said it is the realm of possibilities.
"Sure, why not," he said. "I'm here, right?"
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Isabella Rossellini to head Berlin festival jury

BERLIN - Actress Isabella Rossellini will lead the jury at the annual Berlin International Film Festival in February.
Festival organizers announced the appointment on Monday. Festival director Dieter Kosslick described Rossellini as "a multifaceted, creative film artist with extensive experience in European, American and international cinema."
Rossellini's films include "Blue Velvet," "Wild at Heart" and "Fearless." She presented her directorial debut, the "Green Porno" short films, at the Berlin festival in 2008.
The festival didn't announce any other members of the jury that will award the top Golden Bear award and other prizes. This year, the panel was headed by filmmaker Werner Herzog.
The 2011 edition runs from Feb. 10-20.