LATEST NEWS...MEGAN FOX - ABUSE VICTIM? Megan Fox has revived her career after being left out of the third 'Transformers' instalment - by playing an abuse victim in Eminem's latest video 'Love the Way You Lie' (also featuring Rihanna). Megan stars opposite Dominic Monaghan (of 'Lost') as the girlfriend of a white trash guy who beats up on his girlfriend then apologises and says he loves her. The clip is quite a confronting depiction of the cycle of abuse and some critics are already labelling Megan 'too much of a bad actress' to play such a serious role. Just see it before you judge people, that's all….ROBBIE WILLIAMS WEDS: Eternal Playboy Robbie Williams has finally tied the knot - after shagging a large proportion of the planet's females of course! Robbie, 36, married actress Ayda Field , 31, at his Beverly Hills home in an intimate ceremony in front of 75 guests. Ayda is a Turkish-American television actress who is best known for her role in the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'. We're sure Robbie still has some shagging left in him….ACTORS DAUGHTER'S PORN AMBITIONS: Actor Lawrence Fishburne ('The Matrix') is kicking himself about his parenting skills after daughter Montana announced that she has 'always wanted to be a porn star.' Montana Fishburne celebrated her 18th birthday by entering the adult entertainment industry. Montana moved out of the family home to pursue her 'dream career' and did not tell her father about her aspirations until after the adult flick was already filmed. "Being in an adult film is not a big deal to me," Montana Fishburne, 18, told People Magazine. "It's something I always wanted to do. I have always been comfortable in my body and with my sexuality." And we thought Lindsay Lohan's parents had it tough….LILY ALLEN PREGNANT: Lily Allen has a new reason to smile - she's going to become a mum. Lily, 25, is pregnant to her boyfriend of one year, builder Sam Cooper. The news is especially good for the singer who suffered a miscarriage during her first pregnancy 2 ½ years ago. Lily is said to be happier than ever after she decided to stop dating celebrities and start seeing 'more down-to-earth blokes' - it certainly seems to have paid off! OK but that's nine months off Jager bombs, Lily….LOSER TRAINER'S LETHAL DIET PRODUCT: Jillian Michaels, the hardcore trainer from the Biggest Loser, is being slapped with a multi-million dollar lawsuit over her brand of detox supplement that allegedly 'might kill you.' An unnamed woman filed the lawsuit against Michaels claiming that her 'Triple Process Total Body Detox & Cleanse' diet supplement contains a 'potentially lethal combination of toxic ingredients.' According to the lawsuit, these ingredients include: Irish Moss Powder which "causes gastrointestinal ulcers" and is "so toxic that it is the gel commonly applied to aircraft wings to dissolve ice"; Bearberry - "known to cause nausea and vomiting"; Yarrow - "a toxic lawn weed that causes dermatitis"; and Chinese Rhubarb, "a harsh laxative and dangerous diuretic that can cause severe dehydration and irreversible liver damage." Stick to killing people in the gym, Jillian….JUSTIN BIEBER ON CSI: He can't sing, so who on earth thought he could act? For some reason, pretty-boy Justin Bieber has been given a guest role on crime show 'CSI' where he plays a foster kid in trouble with the law. It's a very strange casting indeed, since of course Bieber looks much more like a choir boy whose worst crime was to steal a stick of Hubba Bubba than someone 'CSI' would be investigating. Anyway, since when do 14-year-old girls even watch 'CSI'? Please stick to Disney, Justin….BRITNEY WON'T APPEAR ON GLEE: The 'Glee' stars will soon be rolling out an episode dedicated entirely to the music of Britney Spears but it has been confirmed that Spears herself will not be appearing on the show. Recently, Brit's pash buddy Madonna also declined to appear on her own 'Glee' episode. 'Glee' star Lea Michele was recently photographed filming the gym scene from 'Hit me baby one more time.' Should be a good episode, even without Britney….KIM KARDASHIAN IS SHALLOW: Geeks, nerds and fatties - you may as well give up on getting a date with Kim Kardashian. Kim has announced, "I only date sexy guys. As long as you're in shape and have a good body, I'm interested," the curvaceous reality star says. "I love to work out so I think that's why I have dated athletes in the past. I just like that look in a guy." Kim's sister Chloe is married to a star basketballer too - so you can give up on bedding one of the sisters also. Paris Hilton's BFF shallow? Who woulda thought….EMMA WATSON'S PIXIE CUT: Things have been a bit slow in la la land, so Emma Watson's new short hairdo has been hitting all the headlines. Yes, little Hermione Granger has grown up and now cut off her long, messy muggle hair. She now sports a short pixie crop. Rumours are going around that she has lost her exclusive contract as face of the Burberry fashion label - but it's not true - they still love Emma….
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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (REVIEW)

The Twilight saga continues. 'New Moon', the latest edition of the remarkably popular young adult novel series, is now possibly the most anticipated film sequel of this decade behind only 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars'.

Stephanie Meyer, author of the books, has created a love story which is as suited to the silver screen as it is the written page. A new director has taken the helm, Chris Weitz. Responsible for the horrible adaptation of 'The Golden Compass', he has certainly redeemed credibility here.

The luminary Kristen Stewart is back as Bella Swan. Fortunately, she has recovered after her life was almost claimed after a sudden vampire attack. A birthday party held in her honour goes awry when a little accident causes blood to shed. This moment turns some of the undead guests from celebration to salivation. Her one true love, Edward Cullen, reluctantly leaves town in order to protect human Bella from any more bloodsucking urges which may randomly occur. Bella is so in love with Edward that she almost shuts out the rest of the world while he's away. Her range of emotions are far more diverse than before. Visions of him constantly appear and risk taking is an objective that could eventually decide her fate.

Solace arrives in native American Jacob - also a werewolf and old friend of Bella who she trusts her life with. He has secrets too and is unable to directly explain the certain changes which are occurring around their little home town of Forks. Everlasting love involves innumerable big decisions and Bella grows up fast and goes after what she really wants.

For reasons I won't give away here, just in case someone hasn't read the book (Anyone?), a pedigree of Italian vampire royalty is established in the story. Are they friend or foe? With a consequential trip to Europe, worlds are about to collide. These embracing scenes are well worth the wait towards the end of the 140 minute film.

Dakota Fanning ('I Am Sam') is introduced in a role important to these proceedings. Most of the original cast are back including standout Ashley Green as my chosen Cullen, Alice. Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen (as before), delivers some of the film's most delicious lines, while Taylor Lautner as Jacob, steals Edward's limelight this time around.

Written for the female contingent of the audience in mind, I still liked the movie. The special effects have been ramped up with a bigger budget and the excellent alternative soundtrack includes diverse bands such as, 'Muse' and solo artist 'Lykke Li'. Let's face it, the biceps and torsos on exhibition running around the forests of Forks are sure to cause a few hearts to beat faster, just not mine. It won't matter to the self proclaimed 'Twi-Hards', but I hope the next chapter, 'Eclipse' (my pick of the books) is a far superior film.

Shane A. Bassett

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