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Justin Timberlake’s Mom Not Ready for Him to Move On

Vanessa Baker — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:49:38 +0000

Justin Timerberlake’s mom, Lynn Harless, told E! News she thinks the woman her son is with is awesome. “He’s found someone that’ll golf with him, give him a hard time when he deserves it and stand up to him,” she said.

She’s assumed to be talking about Jessica Biel, although rumours have been circulating that the pair has broken up. Timberlake was alone this weekend when he headed to Las Vegas to host a golf tournament and all-star benefit concert for Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Movie Review: Easy Virtue

Ilan Mester — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:10:48 +0000

“Easy Virtue” is easy on the eyes, but is it an amazing film? Not really. The movie, based on the 1920’s play by Noel Coward that was also adapted into a silent film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1928 is definitely viewable — but it won’t bedazzle.

The story goes that a young Englishman, John Whittaker (played by “Narnia’s” Ben Barnes), falls in love with a glamorous American race-car beauty named Larita (Jessica Biel). They elope Vegas-style without telling their families in the roaring twenties. But when John decides to take Larita back home (meaning a humongous mansion in the outskirts of England) John’s mother, Mrs. Whittaker, becomes less than pleased with his selection.

Now, before your alarm bells go off by thinking this movie is anything like J.Lo’s “Monster-in-Law” flick where the mother-in-law vs. daughter-in-law war is there just for laughing purposes don’t worry, “Easy Virtue” isn’t like that at all. Coward was known for presenting comedies in the form of tragedies and this idea transpires into the movie. Also be warned that the film’s opening credits may lead you into thinking you’re in for an hour and a half of cheese but don’t be fooled, it gets much better.

I don’t think there could have been a better casting choice of Larita, a.k.a Biel. This is a character that oozes sex appeal but one that’s also clever and witty, and she more than pulls this off. Barnes also does a good job connecting with Biel’s character and acting like a boy who hasn’t yet turned into a man (which is how the character is supposed to act). This movie also counts with Colin Firth (“Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Mamma Mia!”) who definitely ups the performance standard in this film. Although his character, Mr. Whittaker, remains quiet and pensive throughout most of the movie, when he decides to open up his mouth you can expect an insightful line or two.

It’s also cool to see the American vs. English rivalry in the film, with a 1920’s twist. A lot of the humour in the movie comes from the culture shocks that both Larita and Mrs. Whittaker go through with each other. And since its not a “good daughter in law” “bad mother-in-law” type of movie, at times you might sympathize with Larita, while other moments you might take Mrs. Whittaker’s side.

Also, this is not a plotless movie with slap stick comedy. “Easy Virtue” has quite a few twists and turns (including character revelations) and isn’t extremely predictable. It’s good to see a movie where most of the laughs and smiles come from the actual dialogue as opposed to the characters tripping and falling.Take Larita’s advice to John’s younger sister, Hilda, for example, “If you want a man’s attention, ignore him.”

So what’s the verdict? “Easy Virtue” is mildly entertaining and interesting. The acting is fine, the setting is beautiful, the sets are authentic and the plot is somewhat refreshing. But if that isn’t enough to get you into the theatres, at least see it for for a 1920’s revamped version of the “Sex Bomb” song.

Biel: ‘Photoshoots Are Unsexy’

andPOP Staff — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:48 +0000

JESSICA BIEL is astonished men find her magazine photospreads sexy, because shooting them is the most uncomfortable and unnatural experience.

The actress explains it takes hours standing in awkward positions to create the polished effect of a covershoot.

Biel tells Parade, “It’s never nearly as sexy doing it as it appears in a magazine. You’re sort of laughing through the photo shoot because it’s funny to take yourself so seriously.

“I could never be a model because you’re always standing in an awkward position and your back hurts, and you’re wearing heels lying on a rock or in the sand or something. You’re like, ‘This is weird. I’m uncomfortable. I’m itching. I need to scratch.’

“So I would much rather laugh and do a funny sexy scene.” (IG/STR/ES)

Derek Jeter Looking To Get To Home Base With Jess Biel

andPOP Staff — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:54:20 +0000

Derek Jeter is a baseball star. He’s also pretty good at baggin’ some of the hottest ladies in entertainment.

His past conquests have included Mariah Carey and Nick Lachey’s woman, Vanessa Minnillo. Now he’s lookin’ to round home base with Jessica Biel.

Jeter and Biel were were seen together at Hyde Nightclub, reports Page Six, who also said they were “laughing and giggling together.”

Jeter was glued to Biel throughout the night, ignoring the advances of tons and tons of other chicks. They also reportedly left the club together, but neither rep is talking.

$30K US for Jessica Biel Date

andPOP Staff — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:22:52 +0000

Jessica Biel was able to raise $30,000 US for an injured teenager by auctioning herself off for a date.

The high bidder, identified only as John, made the bid at the Denver auction on Tuesday, reports WENN. His prize will be a lunch date with the 24-year-old actress, best known for her role on Christian drama 7th Heaven.

The auction was held to raise money for Molly Bloom, a young girl saddled with huge medical bills after losing her leg and part of her pelvis as a result of a limo accident on her prom night in May.

“Jessica has this opportunity to create a buzz that would provide some support and she’s more than happy to do that,” said Biel’s father, Jonathan.

Win a Date with Jessica Biel!

andPOP Staff — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:18:25 +0000

Actress Jessica Biel is set to auction off a date to the highest bidder, with proceeds going to a teenager who lost her leg on prom night in an automobile accident.

According to newspapers in Denver, the event will be called “Mollypalooza” in celebration of 18-year-old Molly Bloom. Her family has been saddled with medical bills following the accident.

In May, Bloom was struck and dragged almost 40 feet by a Hummer stretch limousine, according to police. The driver of the car, Stanley D. Sample, is facing a misdemeanor charge of careless driving resulting in serious bodily injury.

“My mom happened to be able to contact (Biel’s) parents, and they had heard about Molly’s tragedy,” said Dmitri Lee Natali, a 19-year-old friend and ex-classmate of Bloom’s. “They said, ‘Yeah, I bet she’ll do [the date].’”

The fundraiser will take place on Tuesday at the Rock Island Club in Denver, CO, though Biel won’t be in attendance.

50 Cent Negotiating New Film Role

andPOP Staff — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:32:18 +0000

50 Cent is in final negotiations to star in Home of the Brave, a dramatic wartime film concerning the conflict in Iraq.

Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Christina Ricci and Brian Presley have already signed on to star in the project, which follows three soldiers and the difficult adjustments they must make upon their return home from the battlefield.

The independently financed film will begin shooting next month in Morocco with a budget of U.S.$12 million. When production moves to Spokane, Washington, producers will then approach studios for a distribution deal.