Megan Fox Says “No” to Bond

Megan Fox has turned down a role as a Bond girl in the latest 007 film, not because of a clashing work schedule, but because she believes she’s too good an actress to be used simply as a piece of meat on a big screen.

According to a source, Fox has no desire to be labeled as “Bond 23,” and would “rather be a more central part of a movie.”

Fox believes, the source said, that she’s more leading lady material than a meat wagon, and doesn’t want to be an accessory.

If that’s the case, then what was she doing coming back for Transformers 2, a movie where she spent more than ninety per cent of the time greased up with her boobs pushed up to her neck?

Oh, wait, she poo-pooed that film, too. My bad.

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Suicide Fears for Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton was placed under psychiatric hold by the LAPD on Wednesday after friends of the actress phoned police, afraid she was about to kill herself.

The former television starlet was supposed to be flying to New York for the premiere of her new film, Homecoming, but had become so disheartened by the movie’s poor reviews that she’d gone on a marathon three-day coke bender and threatened suicide, according to a source.

“She’s in very bad shape,” the source explained.

“She’s running out of money and can’t find love, so now she is looking for a good time to escape her misery. She is on a downward spiral.”

The source added: “She is a mess. She is a suicidal, uninsurable mess.”

Barton’s publicist, Craig Schneider, released a statement on her behalf, confirming that the actress “remains in the hospital under doctor’s orders.” The St. Trinian’s star is being held under section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, whereby authorities can hold a person who presents a risk to themselves and/or the community for up to 72 hours – the same law that saw Britney Spears hospitalised at Cedars Sinai last year.

Spears bounced back pretty quickly from her little episode with the help of her family and a strong management team behind her, however, a pal of Barton’s believes it won’t be so easy for the former O.C. star.

“She is a tortured and troubled person,” the friend said. “You can survive a bad review, but when you don’t show up for the premiere of your new film, it’s not a good sign of where your career is heading.”

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A Private Funeral for Fawcett

It has been announced that a private funeral for actress Farrah Fawcett will be held on Tuesday.

The private service will be held at 4 p.m. (local time) at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, chuch officials have confirmed.

The actress, best known for her role in cult 70’s series Charlie’s Angels, passed away on Thursday after a long and painful battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Fawcett’s longtime partner Ryan O’Neal was at the actress’ bedside when she finally succumbed to the disease.

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Quote of the Day: Cate Blanchett on Plastic Surgery

“Death is not going to be any easier just because your face can’t move.”

– Australian actress Cate Blanchett on why she’ll never go under the knife.

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