ANDREW GARFIELD CAST AS PETER PARKER "SPIDER - MAN"

After a comprehensive worldwide casting search, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to portray Peter Parker when "Spider-Man" swings back onto the screen in 3D .
On selecting Garfield , director Marc Webb said,"Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor's work understand his extraordinary talents . He has a rare combination of intelligence,wit, and humanity . You will love Andrew garfield as Peter Parker"
Garfield most recently worked with director David Fincher  on the upcoming  film "The Social Network" He previously starred for Spike Jonze on his robot love story "I'm here, which premiered at Sundance this year. he plays the lead male opposite Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan in Mark Romanek's "Never Let Me Go", due for release later this year.

PACQUIAO, MAYWEATHER now realize that this fight must be made.....

 Oscar De La Hoya ,whose promotional outfit represents  Floyd Mayweather  Jr. in the negotiations
to stage a NOV.13  fight with Manny Pacquiao, told the Spanish TV station Univision that the 
superfight is close to being done.
 The interview took place before the Game Four of the NBA Finals at Staples Center in Los Angeles and De La Hoya , who heads Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) , added that  " were very close in finalizing the contracts  that were once very complicated ."
  Since no other fight to make but pit Pacquiao and Mayweather together , De La Hoya said "the two fighters now realize that this fight must be made.
 "It has to be made because the boxing fans want to see it happen and right now it's the biggest  fight  that can be made in the world.  

American Idol Top 2: Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze

During last night’s results show, Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze were declared the top 2 finalists for this season’s “American Idol.”







Proving Kara DioGuardi’s prediction to be spot-on, Ryan Seacrest first announced that Lee was safe, later adding Crystal’s name to the safe list.






And of course Toledo, Ohio native Bowersox was thrilled to be in the top two, confirming, “I’m safe?” before running to Lee and giving him a big hug.






Both Lee and Crystal were very humbled by the results, while Casey James graciously accepted his fate with a smile and a nod.

Justin bieber nominated for best new artoist at Black Enetrtainment TV awards

The African-American music community has been "bieberized".

teen charmer Justin bieber scored nomination on Wednesday from the Black Enetrtainment television (BET)awars in New York.

The 16 year old teen idol, whose music proves to have transcended genres, is nominated for best new artist at the 2010 BET award while music's power couple Jay-Z and beyonce' lead the nods with five and four, respectively .

Dominated by African- American singers and actors, Bieber's nom came as the suprise of this year's line up. reuters reported that the "baby" singer is considered a major cross over artist.

" Bieber has crossed the color boundaries the same way the hip hop crossed the boundaries the other way for a number of years" said Stepeh Hill, BET's president of Music programming and Specials to reuters.

hill further said Bieber's music has rhythm and he makes the type of music our audience likes."

Expect Bieber legions of Tweeners to cher for him when the awards niuight culminates on June 27 in Los Angeles

Also with our four nods are Alicia Keys, trey Songz ans Canadianm melanie Fiona.

Lohan faces arrest after missing court date

BEVERLY HILLS (REUTERS) -
Lindsay lohan faces arrest when when she returns from France to los Angeles after an exasperated Beverly Hills judge said the actress has "no valid excuse" for missing a probation hearing on thursday. judge marsha Revel issued an arrest warrant for the "Mean girls" actress after hearing Lohan missed three alcohol education classes imposed in 2007 drunken driving case.

~manila bulletin