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Nicole Scherzinger, Kid Rock Confirmed For Wrestlemania XXV

Eva Lam — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:02:44 +0000

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Next month’s WrestleMania event is set to feature a one-two punch of music entertainment from Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Kid Rock.

According to People, Scherzinger will open the pay-per-view event with “America the Beautiful,” a tradition that has been carried out by the likes of Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Ashanti and John Legend in the past.

Kid Rock will later take the stage for a medley of his greatest hits, including “Cowboy” and “Bawitdaba.”

A WWE representative confirmed last week that “The Wrestler” star Mickey Rourke would also be making an appearance at the event, though the extent of his involvement is not yet known. The actor had expressed his interest in participating in the annual wrestling showdown earlier this year but later backed out, citing work commitments.

Wrestlemania XXV will air live from the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on April 5.

Could Mickey Rourke Be Joining The Cast Of ‘Iron Man 2’?

Ilan Mester — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:30:35 +0000

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It has been reported that “The Wrestler” star and Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke has signed on to play a super-villain in the upcoming comic book flick “Iron Man 2,” according to DeadlineHollywood Daily.com.

Scarlett Johansson has also been cast in the movie, according to reports which claim that Johansson has replaced Emily Blunt, who was supposed to play the Black Widow, according to Deadline Hollywood.

According to the site, the “Vicky Cristina Barcelona ” star scored a screen-test for the role but didn’t get the part originally.

In a recent press event, Blunt spoke about loosing the role in the “Iron Man 2” movie. “It’s a little disappointing is all I can say.”

“Iron Man” features Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man and the sequel to the successful first movie is set to release in 2010.

Mickey Rourke To Star In Gangster Caper

Eva Lam — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:50:19 +0000

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Mickey Rourke, who scored the best actor prize at last month’s Golden Globes, has signed on to star in the gangster caper “Broken Horses.”

The film marks the Hollywood debut of Indian writer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who also penned the story on which the movie will be based.

In a statement, Chopra revealed that he met Rourke after a special screening of “The Wrestler” and was “bowled over” by the actor’s performance in the film, which has also earned Rourke an Oscar nomination.

“Both of us had an instant connect when we met in Los Angeles,” said Chopra. “He was my first choice and was finalized even before he won the Golden Globe.

“It’s great to have him on board for one of the key roles in the film. Mickey deserves all the acclaim he is getting, and I hope he wins the Oscar as well.”

Chopra, who is one of India’s best-known filmmakers, was himself nominated for an Oscar in the nonfiction short category for his 1979 film “An Encounter With Faces.”

“Broken Horses” is slated to shoot in New Mexico and New York.