NYGossipGirl Contest: Autographed Michael Buble CD

To celebrate tonight’s lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree, NYGossipGirl.com is giving away ONE signed copy of Michael Buble’s “Christmas”.

Don’t forget to watch the live NBC broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

Check out a preview here.

Christmas in Rockefeller Center will feature performances by Michael Buble, Neil Diamond, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee and Javier Colon.

To Enter:

1. Visit the NYGossipGirl Facebook page and hit the “Like” button
2. Leave a comment in the Michael Buble contest post and tell us your favorite Michael Buble song.

One winner will be chosen on Dec. 4. The contest is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Must be 13 years of age and older to enter. On Dec. 4, the winner will be contacted via Facebook for their mailing address, which will not be given out to any other party and will only be used to ship prizes.

Rules:
Selected winners must reply with their contact information within one week of announcement on the NYGossipGirl Facebook page or another winner will be selected. Those who already “Liked” NYGossipGirl Facebook page only need to tell us their favorite Michael Buble song in the Michael Buble contest post to count as an entry.

Good luck!

Edited: November 30th, 2011

Anne Hathaway: Engaged to Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway is engaged to longtime boyfriend Adam Shulman, her rep confirms.

The pair began dating in 2008.

Before that, the 28-year-old actress was dating Raffaello Follieri, who pled guilty to 14 counts of money laundering, conspiracy and wire fraud.

“I am very much in love with him, [only] Adam totally ruined my plan. I was really actually looking forward to a little alone time, and then I fell in love like a fool,” said Hathaway [via People] of Shulman.

Congrats to the happy couple!

Edited: November 28th, 2011

Kristen Wiig: GQ’s Bro of the Year

In honor of GQ’s Men of the Year, Bridesmaid’s Kristen Wiig is Bro of the Year.

The actress was hailed the coveted title by her Bridesmaid’s costar Jon Hamm.

Here’s a snippet of why Hamm says Wiig deserves the title.

“Kristen is incredibly shy; she has her hoodie pulled up and her sleeves pulled over her hands. But this is a woman who wore coconuts on her tits on SNL; she can go to the craziest, most grotesque places on the planet in character. Kristen came late to performing, and the way she rose through the ranks speaks both to her drive and to her wild talent. The first time I noticed her was watching the SNL sketch “Lady Business.” Kristen’s line was ‘I’m a bitch in the boardroom, a bore in the bedroom, and I’m a bear on the toilet,’ which she delivered with over-the-top seriousness. I thought, ‘My God, this girl is funny.’”

Edited: November 21st, 2011

Chris Evans to Replace James Franco in The Iceman

Chris Evans is set to star in The Iceman, after James Franco dropped out last month.

The film is a biopic based on the life of professional hitman Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski.

Evans will play Kuklinski’s mentor.

Additionally, Michael Shannon is onboard to play Kuklinski and Benicio Del Toro will play mob box Roy Demeo.

What do you think of the casting?

Edited: November 21st, 2011

NYGossipGirl Exclusive Interview: John Lithgow

NYGossipGirl recently caught up with John Lithgow at the New York premiere of We Have to Talk About Kevin.

The 66-year-old actor chatted about his theater work, his new memoir and Dexter.

NYGG: You do a lot of theater – what are you currently working on now?

JL: I’m going to be working on Broadway in the Spring. It’s always great to go back.

NYGG: And your new memoir is out.

JL: Yes, I have just been promoting my memoir,  Drama: An Actor’s Education. And I’ve been touring around the country for that. Touring’s almost over and I’m exhausted.

NYGG: What was the writing process like for you?

JL: It was great. It was a brand new challenge for me. It took a long time, but I did it and made me feel pretty great.

NYGG: Trinity, your character on Dexter, was brought up last week. Did you catch that? Do you still watch the show?

JL: I do. I haven’t caught Sunday’s episode, but I understand that there’s a little tie in. Trinity lives on [laughs].

Edited: November 19th, 2011

Scarlett Johansson to Make Big Screen Directorial Debut

Scarlett Johansson will be making her big screen directorial debut with an adaptation of Truman Capote’s Summer Crossing.

The book, which was written in the 1940s, takes place in New York and centers around an 18-year-old girl who breaks free of her rich, smothering, family to discover her own identity and sexuality.

Summer Crossing was lost for 50 years until it was recovered and published.

Edited: November 19th, 2011

Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher Split

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have ended their six-year marriage.

“It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton,” Moore said in a statement. ”As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life. This is a trying time for me and my family, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation.”

Kutcher also addressed the split via his Twitter page.

“I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail,” he tweeted.

The pair reportedly split after Sara Leal had an alleged a one-night stand with Kutcher on his sixth wedding anniversary with Moore in September.

Edited: November 17th, 2011

The Art of Getting By: New Clip!

The Art of Getting By, which stars Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore is set to release on Nov. 29!

Check out a new clip called “New York Slice of Life” which is actually an extra on the disc.

The film follows a young aspiring artist and a popular girl who find themselves in a charming yet unconventional high school romance.

The clip features some of the actors talking about how great it was to film in New York.

Check it out below!

Edited: November 16th, 2011

Paul Bettany to Star in Masters of Sex

Paul Bettany is set to star as the lead in Showtime’s new pilot Masters of Sex.

The show centers around sexual education researchers William Masters and Virginia Johnson.

Masters and Johnson pioneered human sexual response research, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and functions. The pair met in 1957 and married in 1971. They continued their research through the ’90s, until their divorce.

According to reports, Bettany will play Masters.

What do you think of the plot? Something you would watch?

Edited: November 14th, 2011

Brad Pitt: I’ll Quit Acting in Three Years

During a recent interview with Australia’s 60 Minutes, Brad Pitt said that he’s planning on working for three more years before he retires from acting.

“I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together,” he explains. “And getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher time otherwise,” Pitt said during the interview.

The actor is also very committed to take on roles that his children would be proud of.

“If I’m choosing a film now, I want it to be maybe less immature than things I have done in the past,” he said. “I’m very conscious, when they’re adults I want it to mean something to them. I want them to think, ‘Dad’s alright.’ ”

Pitt also discussed whether he and his longtime partner Angelina Jolie would want more kids.

“You know, I don’t know that we’re finished. I don’t know yet. I don’t know,” Pitt said.

Edited: November 14th, 2011

Eddie Murphy Exits As Oscar Host

Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as host of the 84th Academy Awards.

“First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job,” said Murphy in a statement.

“I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” added The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak in a statement.

Just yesterday director Brett Ratner stepped down as producer for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony after using a gay slur during a Q&A session at Hollywood’s Arclight cinema on Friday – where he was promoting his new film.

Edited: November 9th, 2011

NYGossipGirl Contest: Love Begins – CLOSED

Win a copy of Love Begins, out on DVD Nov. 22.

The film is based on the novel, Love Finds a Home.

Here’s a synopsis: After their father passes away, Ellen Barlow (Julie Mond) and her sister Cassie (Abigail Mavity) struggle to maintain their family’s farm. When Clark Davis (Wes Brown) finds trouble in their town on his way to California, Ellen agrees to hire him at the farm. Before long, Clark and Ellen unexpectedly develop feelings for each other.

NYGossipGirl is giving away 3 copies. You must be in the U.S. to enter.

For your chance to win a copy of Love Begins on DVD, simply answer the following question:

What is the name of the character who has to work off his debts in Love Begins?

• Wes Brown
• Clark Davis
• Ellen Barlow

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Edited: November 9th, 2011